Walking sutures: Step 4B

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Introduction

Step 1

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Step 3A

Step 3B

Step 3C

Step 3D

Step 3E

Close the skin with staples or simple interrupted 2-0 or 3-0 nonabsorbable sutures with no tension. (Each pair of broken lines in the photo indicates the position of an underlying walking suture.)

Step 4A

Step 4B

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