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The buried horizontal mattress suture.

E Epstein

    Cutis
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    The buried horizontal mattress suture (BHMS) is a novel technique for minor surgeries. This method effectively minimizes visible suture marks on the skin.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Innovation
    • Dermatologic Surgery
    • Wound Closure Techniques

    Background:

    • Suture marks can be a cosmetic concern following surgical procedures.
    • Minimizing visible scarring is a key goal in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
    • Existing techniques may leave noticeable suture lines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate the buried horizontal mattress suture (BHMS) technique.
    • To assess the efficacy of BHMS in reducing suture marking.
    • To explore the application of BHMS in minor surgical procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a synthetic absorbable polyglactin 910 suture material.
    • Applied the BHMS technique in minor surgeries of the trunk and extremities.
    • Focused on a tension suture approach.

    Main Results:

    • The BHMS technique demonstrated a significant reduction in suture marking.
    • Absence of significant suture lines observed post-procedure.
    • Successful application in trunk and extremity minor surgeries.

    Conclusions:

    • The buried horizontal mattress suture (BHMS) is an effective technique for minimizing suture marks.
    • BHMS offers a cosmetic advantage in minor surgical interventions.
    • Polyglactin 910 suture is suitable for this tension suture technique.

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