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|Articles|May 29, 2009

Presutures for skin stretching: Step 6B

Depending on the shape of the wound, dog-ears may result from wound closure.

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Depending on the shape of the wound, dog-ears may result from wound closure. If they are present, they can be surgically removed. After wound closure, apply bandaging and use any other technique you think is appropriate to prevent wound molestation.

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Introduction

Introduction

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Step 3A

Step 4

Step 2

Step 6A

Step 6B

Step 5

Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 1

Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 2

Step by Step Article

Video of the procedure

Step 3B


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