Horizontal mattress

This is a little bit more complex than the simple interrupted suture.

It has the advantage of improved skin edge eversion.

Be careful not to tie too tightly because this causes problems.

This first video from Iain Hennessey gives a great overview and is the best we found.

 

Simple interrupted suture
Running suture
Vertical mattress
Running combined vertical mattress
Running subcuticular
Mass closure
Staples
Cyanoacrylate glue
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