|Articles|June 3, 2011

Today's Daily Dose: Mattress suture

One disadvantage of the adjustable horizontal mattress technique.

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“A disadvantage of the adjustable horizontal mattress technique is that it can create a biologic tourniquet if the suture is tightened too much; however, this complication is easily corrected by loosening the suture.”

-Steven F. Swaim, DVM, MS

From Reconstructive surgery techniques, Part 2: Adjustable horizontal mattress suture

 

 

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