Walking sutures: Step 3E

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Step 3A

Step 3B

Step 3C

Step 3D

Step 3E

After repeating the procedure on the opposite side, the wound should be almost closed (

schematics above

). If a wound is adjacent to a body structure or orifice (

e.g.

prepuce), use walking sutures only to advance skin on one side of the wound to prevent distortion of the structure or orifice.

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Step 4B