Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES).
Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
A type of fibrous joint between bones of the head.
Procedures for the improvement or enhancement of the appearance of the visible parts of the body.
Operative procedures performed on the SKIN.
The maximum stress a material subjected to a stretching load can withstand without tearing. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed, p2001)
A hernia caused by weakness of the anterior ABDOMINAL WALL due to midline defects, previous incisions, or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ventral hernias include UMBILICAL HERNIA, incisional, epigastric, and spigelian hernias.
Propylene or propene polymers. Thermoplastics that can be extruded into fibers, films or solid forms. They are used as a copolymer in plastics, especially polyethylene. The fibers are used for fabrics, filters and surgical sutures.
Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures.
A dead body, usually a human body.
Restoration of integrity to traumatized tissue.
NECROSIS occurring in the MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY distribution system which brings blood to the entire lateral aspects of each CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE. Clinical signs include impaired cognition; APHASIA; AGRAPHIA; weak and numbness in the face and arms, contralaterally or bilaterally depending on the infarction.
Implants used in arthroscopic surgery and other orthopedic procedures to attach soft tissue to bone. One end of a suture is tied to soft tissue and the other end to the implant. The anchors are made of a variety of materials including titanium, stainless steel, or absorbable polymers.
The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.
Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.
Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.

Incisional hernias in patients with aortic aneurysmal disease: the importance of suture technique. (1/1368)

OBJECTIVE: To study the rate of incisional hernia at 12 months in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair compared with others undergoing other surgery through midline incisions. METHODS: A prospective study of 1023 patients, 85 of these with aneurysmal disease. Wounds were continuously closed and the suture technique was monitored by the suture length to wound length ratio. RESULTS: Wound incisions were longer and operations lasted longer in aneurysm patients than in others. Incisional hernia was less common if closure was with a suture length to wound length ratio of at least four. Wounds were closed with a ratio of four or more in 39% (33 of 85) of aneurysm patients and in 59% (546 of 923) of others (p < 0.01). In aneurysm patients no wound dehiscence was recorded, the rate of wound infection was low and incisional hernia occurred in the same amount as in others. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that the rate of incisional hernia is similar in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease and others. Wounds are closed with a less meticulous suture technique in aneurysm patients.  (+info)

Zernike representation of corneal topography height data after nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty. (2/1368)

PURPOSE: To demonstrate a mathematical method for decomposition of discrete corneal topography height data into a set of Zernike polynomials and to demonstrate the clinical applicability of these computations in the postkeratoplasty cornea. METHODS: Fifty consecutive patients with either Fuchs' dystrophy (n = 20) or keratoconus (n = 30) were seen at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year (before suture removal) and again after suture removal following nonmechanical trephination with the excimer laser. Patients were assessed using regular keratometry, corneal topography (TMS-1, simulated keratometry [SimK]), subjective refraction, and best-corrected visual acuity (VA) at each interval. A set of Zernike coefficients with radial degree 8 was calculated to fit two model surfaces: a complete representation (TOTAL) and a representation with parabolic terms only to define an approximate spherocylindrical surface (PARABOLIC). The root mean square error (RMS) was calculated comparing the corneal raw height data with TOTAL (TOTALRMS) and PARABOLIC (PARABOLICRMS). The cylinder of subjective refraction was correlated with the keratometric readings, the SimK, and the respective Zernike parameter. Visual acuity was correlated with the tilt components of the Zernike expansion. RESULTS: The measured corneal surface could be approximated by the composed surface 1 with TOTALRMS < or = 1.93 microm and by surface 2 with PARABOLICRMS < or = 3.66 microm. Mean keratometric reading after suture removal was 2.8+/-0.6 D. At all follow-up examinations, the SimK yielded higher values, whereas the keratometric reading and the refractive cylinder yielded lower values than the respective Zernike parameter. The correlation of the Zernike representation and the refractive cylinder (P = 0.02 at 3 months, P = 0.05 at 6 months and at 1 year, and P = 0.01 after suture removal) was much better than the correlation of the SimK and refractive cylinder (P = 0.3 at 3 months, P = 0.4 at 6 months, P = 0.2 at 1 year, and P = 0.1 after suture removal). Visual acuity increased from 0.23+/-0.10 at the 3-month evaluation to 0.54+/-0.19 after suture removal. After suture removal, there was a statistically significant inverse correlation between VA and tilt (P = 0.02 in patients with keratoconus and P = 0.05 in those with Fuchs' dystrophy). CONCLUSIONS: Zernike representation of corneal topography height data renders a reconstruction of clinically relevant corneal topography parameters with a marked reduction of redundance and a small error. Correlation of amount/axis of refractive cylinder with respective Zernike parameters is more accurate than with keratometry or respective SimK values of corneal topography analysis.  (+info)

Pseudoaneurysm of the vertebral artery. (3/1368)

Pseudoaneurysms of the vertebral artery are rare. Their treatment depends on the location, size, cause, and coexisting injuries. The surgical management of a 22-year-old man who had a large pseudoaneurysm in the 1st portion of the right vertebral artery is described, and an additional 144 cases from the medical literature are briefly reviewed.  (+info)

Mesh-and-glue technique to prevent leakage of cerebrospinal fluid after implantation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene dura substitute--technical note. (4/1368)

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) can be used as a dura substitute but is associated with leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the suture line. Fibrin glue alone may not prevent this problem. This new method for sealing the suture line in ePTFE membrane uses an absorbable polyglycoic acid mesh soaked with fibrinogen fluid placed on the suture line. Thrombin fluid is then slowly applied to the wet mesh, forming a large fibrin membrane reinforced by the mesh over the suture line. Only one of 33 patients in whom this technique was used had CSF leakage, whereas 12 of 59 patients in whom a dural defect was closed with ePTFE alone showed postoperative subcutaneous CSF collection (p < 0.05). Our clinical experiences clearly show the efficacy of the mesh-and-glue technique to prevent CSF leakage after artificial dural substitution. Mesh and glue can provide an adequate repair for small dural defect. The mesh-and-glue technique may also be used for arachnoid sealing in spinal surgery.  (+info)

Closure techniques for fetoscopic access sites in the rabbit at mid-gestation. (5/1368)

Operative fetoscopy may be limited by its relatively high associated risk of preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. The objective of this study was to study closure techniques of the access site for fetoscopy in the mid-gestational rabbit. A total of 32 does (288 amniotic sacs) at 22 days gestational age (GA; term = 32 days) underwent 14 gauge needle fetoscopy, by puncture through surgically exposed amnion. Entry site was randomly allocated to four closure technique groups: myometrial suture (n = 14), fibrin sealant (n = 15), autologous maternal blood plug (n = 13), collagen plug (n = 14); 16 sacs were left unclosed (positive controls), and the unmanipulated 216 sacs were negative controls. Membrane integrity, presence of amniotic fluid and fetal lung to body weight ratio (FLBWR) were evaluated at 31 days GA. Following fetoscopy without an attempt to close the membranes, amniotic integrity was restored in 41% of cases (amniotic integrity in controls 94%; P = 0.00001). When the access site was surgically closed, the amnion resealed in 20-44% of cases, but none of the tested techniques was significantly better than the others or than positive controls. Permanent amniotic disruption was associated with a significantly lower FLBWR in all groups. In conclusion, the rate of fetoscopy-induced permanent membrane defects in this model did not improve by using any of the closure techniques tested here.  (+info)

Everting suture correction of lower lid involutional entropion. (6/1368)

AIMS: To assess the long term efficacy of everting sutures in the correction of lower lid involutional entropion and to quantify the effect upon lower lid retractor function. METHODS: A prospective single armed clinical trial of 62 eyelids in 57 patients undergoing everting suture correction of involutional entropion. Patients were assessed preoperatively and at 6, 12, 24, and 48 months postoperatively. The main outcome variables were lower lid position and the change in lower lid retractor function. RESULTS: When compared with the non-entropic side, the entropic lid had a greater degree of horizontal laxity and poorer lower lid retractor function. These differences however, were not significant. At the conclusion of the study and after a mean follow up period of 31 months, the entropion had recurred in 15% of the patients. There were no treatment failures in the group of five patients with recurrent entropion. The improvement in lower lid retractor function after the insertion of lower lid everting sutures did not reach statistical significance. There was no significant difference between the treatment failure group and the group with a successful outcome with regard to: the degree of horizontal lid laxity or lower lid retractor function present preoperatively; patient age or sex; an earlier history of surgery for entropion. There was neither a demonstrable learning effect nor a significant intersurgeon difference in outcome. The overall 4 year mortality rate was 30%. CONCLUSIONS: The use of everting sutures in the correction of primary or recurrent lower lid involutional entropion is a simple, successful, long lasting, and cost effective procedure.  (+info)

Screw versus suture fixation of Mitchell's osteotomy. A prospective, randomised study. (7/1368)

We studied prospectively 30 patients who had a Mitchell's osteotomy secured by either a suture followed by immobilisation in a plaster boot for six weeks, or by a cortical screw with early mobilisation. The mean time for return to social activities after fixation by a screw was 2.9 weeks and to work 4.9 weeks, which was significantly earlier than those who had stabilisation by a suture (5.7 and 8.7 weeks, respectively; p < 0.001). Use of a screw also produced a higher degree of patient satisfaction at six weeks, and an earlier return to wearing normal footwear. The improvement in forefoot scores was significantly greater after fixation by a screw at six weeks (p = 0.036) and three months (p = 0.024). At one year, two screws had been removed because of pain at the site of the screw head. Internal fixation of Mitchell's osteotomy by a screw allows the safe early mobilisation of patients and reduces the time required for convalescence.  (+info)

Increase in orthotopic murine corneal transplantation rejection rate with anterior synechiae. (8/1368)

PURPOSE: To evaluate the immunologic effect of anterior synechiae (AS) in a murine model of corneal transplantation. METHODS: Orthotopic penetrating keratoplasty with 12 interrupted sutures was performed on C57BL/6 donor mice and BALB/c recipient mice without AS (AS- group). In contrast to suturing in the AS- group, 3 of the 12 sutures were placed to create AS (AS+ group). The average graft opacity scores and rejection rates of both groups were compared. Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) reactions and delayed hypersensitivity (DH) were evaluated 3 weeks after transplantation. Corneal cytokine expression was evaluated. RESULTS: The opacity scores of the AS+ group were consistently greater than those of the AS- group, and the rejection rate of the AS+ group was significantly greater than that of the AS- group (86% versus 54%, P = 0.03). The AS+ group had significantly higher CTL activity compared with the AS- group. There was no significant difference in DH between the two groups. The cytokine expression pattern in the AS+ group became similar to that of the AS- group in which the grafts were rejected. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that AS impairs ocular immune privilege by mediating CTL activity, but without intensifying the DH response. Therefore, AS is a critical risk factor in allograft rejection in a murine model of corneal transplantation.  (+info)

Suture techniques refer to the various methods used by surgeons to sew or stitch together tissues in the body after an injury, trauma, or surgical incision. The main goal of suturing is to approximate and hold the edges of the wound together, allowing for proper healing and minimizing scar formation.

There are several types of suture techniques, including:

1. Simple Interrupted Suture: This is one of the most basic suture techniques where the needle is passed through the tissue at a right angle, creating a loop that is then tightened to approximate the wound edges. Multiple stitches are placed along the length of the incision or wound.
2. Continuous Locking Suture: In this technique, the needle is passed continuously through the tissue in a zigzag pattern, with each stitch locking into the previous one. This creates a continuous line of sutures that provides strong tension and support to the wound edges.
3. Running Suture: Similar to the continuous locking suture, this technique involves passing the needle continuously through the tissue in a straight line. However, instead of locking each stitch, the needle is simply passed through the previous loop before being tightened. This creates a smooth and uninterrupted line of sutures that can be easily removed after healing.
4. Horizontal Mattress Suture: In this technique, two parallel stitches are placed horizontally across the wound edges, creating a "mattress" effect that provides additional support and tension to the wound. This is particularly useful in deep or irregularly shaped wounds.
5. Vertical Mattress Suture: Similar to the horizontal mattress suture, this technique involves placing two parallel stitches vertically across the wound edges. This creates a more pronounced "mattress" effect that can help reduce tension and minimize scarring.
6. Subcuticular Suture: In this technique, the needle is passed just below the surface of the skin, creating a smooth and barely visible line of sutures. This is particularly useful in cosmetic surgery or areas where minimizing scarring is important.

The choice of suture technique depends on various factors such as the location and size of the wound, the type of tissue involved, and the patient's individual needs and preferences. Proper suture placement and tension are crucial for optimal healing and aesthetic outcomes.

In medical terms, sutures are specialized surgical threads made from various materials such as absorbable synthetic or natural fibers, or non-absorbable materials like nylon or silk. They are used to approximate and hold together the edges of a wound or incision in the skin or other tissues during the healing process. Sutures come in different sizes, types, and shapes, each designed for specific uses and techniques depending on the location and type of tissue being sutured. Properly placed sutures help to promote optimal healing, minimize scarring, and reduce the risk of infection or other complications.

Cranial sutures are the fibrous joints that connect and hold together the bones of the skull (cranium) in humans and other animals. These sutures provide flexibility for the skull during childbirth and growth, allowing the skull to expand as the brain grows in size, especially during infancy and early childhood.

There are several cranial sutures in the human skull, including:

1. The sagittal suture, which runs along the midline of the skull, connecting the two parietal bones.
2. The coronal suture, which connects the frontal bone to the two parietal bones.
3. The lambdoid suture, which connects the occipital bone to the two parietal bones.
4. The squamosal suture, which connects the temporal bone to the parietal bone.
5. The frontosphenoidal and sphenoethmoidal sutures, which connect the frontal bone, sphenoid bone, and ethmoid bone in the anterior cranial fossa.

These sutures are typically made up of a specialized type of connective tissue called Sharpey's fibers, which interdigitate with each other to form a strong yet flexible joint. Over time, as the skull bones fully fuse together, these sutures become less prominent and eventually ossify (turn into bone). In some cases, abnormalities in cranial suture development or fusion can lead to medical conditions such as craniosynostosis.

Cosmetic techniques refer to medical or surgical procedures that are performed with the primary goal of improving the appearance or aesthetics of an individual. These techniques can be non-invasive, minimally invasive, or surgical in nature and may involve various treatments such as:

1. Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections: used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily paralyzing the underlying muscles.
2. Dermal fillers: injected beneath the skin to add volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial features.
3. Chemical peels: a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove damaged outer layers, revealing smoother, more even-toned skin.
4. Microdermabrasion: a minimally abrasive procedure that uses fine crystals or diamond tips to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, resulting in a refreshed appearance.
5. Laser resurfacing: using laser technology to improve the texture, tone, and overall appearance of the skin by removing damaged layers and stimulating collagen production.
6. Micro-needling: a minimally invasive treatment that involves puncturing the skin with fine needles to promote collagen production and skin rejuvenation.
7. Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy): a surgical procedure that tightens loose or sagging skin on the face and neck, restoring a more youthful appearance.
8. Blepharoplasty: cosmetic eyelid surgery that removes excess fat, muscle, and skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids to improve the appearance of tired or aging eyes.
9. Rhinoplasty: nose reshaping surgery that can correct various aesthetic concerns such as a bulbous tip, crooked bridge, or wide nostrils.
10. Breast augmentation: surgical enhancement of the breasts using implants or fat transfer to increase size, improve symmetry, or restore volume lost due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss.
11. Liposuction: a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and arms, to contour and shape the body.

These cosmetic techniques aim to enhance an individual's appearance, boost self-confidence, and help them feel more comfortable in their own skin.

Dermatologic surgical procedures refer to various types of surgeries performed by dermatologists, which are aimed at treating and managing conditions related to the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. These procedures can be divided into several categories, including:

1. Excisional surgery: This involves removing a lesion or growth by cutting it out with a scalpel. The resulting wound is then closed with stitches, sutures, or left to heal on its own.
2. Incisional biopsy: This is a type of excisional surgery where only a portion of the lesion is removed for diagnostic purposes.
3. Cryosurgery: This involves using extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy abnormal tissue, such as warts or precancerous growths.
4. Electrosurgical procedures: These use heat generated by an electric current to remove or destroy skin lesions. Examples include electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), which involves scraping away the affected tissue with a sharp instrument and then applying heat to seal the wound.
5. Laser surgery: Dermatologic surgeons use various types of lasers to treat a wide range of conditions, such as removing tattoos, reducing wrinkles, or treating vascular lesions.
6. Mohs micrographic surgery: This is a specialized surgical technique used to treat certain types of skin cancer, particularly basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. It involves removing the tumor in thin layers and examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain.
7. Scar revision surgery: Dermatologic surgeons can perform procedures to improve the appearance of scars, such as excising the scar and reclosing the wound or using laser therapy to minimize redness and thickness.
8. Hair transplantation: This involves removing hair follicles from one area of the body (usually the back of the head) and transplanting them to another area where hair is thinning or absent, such as the scalp or eyebrows.
9. Flap surgery: In this procedure, a piece of tissue with its own blood supply is moved from one part of the body to another and then reattached. This can be used for reconstructive purposes after skin cancer removal or trauma.
10. Liposuction: Dermatologic surgeons may perform liposuction to remove excess fat from various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or chin.

Tensile strength is a material property that measures the maximum amount of tensile (pulling) stress that a material can withstand before failure, such as breaking or fracturing. It is usually measured in units of force per unit area, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa). In the context of medical devices or biomaterials, tensile strength may be used to describe the mechanical properties of materials used in implants, surgical tools, or other medical equipment. High tensile strength is often desirable in these applications to ensure that the material can withstand the stresses and forces it will encounter during use.

A ventral hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the abdominal wall, specifically in the anterior (front) aspect. It can occur due to a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall muscles and fascia, which allows the internal organs or tissues to push through and create a bulge or swelling.

Ventral hernias can be classified into several types based on their location, size, and cause. Some of the common types include:

1. Incisional Hernia - occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision, where the abdominal wall has not healed properly or has become weakened over time.
2. Epigastric Hernia - located in the upper middle part of the abdomen, between the breastbone and the navel.
3. Umbilical Hernia - occurs around the belly button, most commonly seen in infants but can also affect adults.
4. Spigelian Hernia - a rare type of hernia that occurs lateral to the rectus sheath, usually at the level of the semilunar line.
5. Diastasis Recti - a separation of the abdominal muscles in the midline, which can lead to a ventral hernia if not treated.

Symptoms of a ventral hernia may include pain or discomfort, especially when lifting heavy objects, straining, coughing, or during physical activity. In some cases, a hernia may become incarcerated or strangulated, which requires immediate medical attention. Treatment options for ventral hernias typically involve surgical repair, either through open surgery or laparoscopic techniques.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Polypropylenes" does not have a medical definition as it is not a medical term. Polypropylene is a type of plastic that is used in various medical and non-medical applications. It is a thermoplastic polymer resin that is produced by the polymerization of propylene.

In the medical field, polypropylene is sometimes used to make single-use surgical instruments, sutures, and medical devices due to its resistance to heat, chemicals, and electricity. It is also biocompatible, meaning it can be safely used in the body without causing adverse reactions. However, "Polypropylenes" as a medical term is not recognized or used in the medical community.

A tendon is the strong, flexible band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. It helps transfer the force produced by the muscle to allow various movements of our body parts. Tendons are made up of collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles and have a poor blood supply, making them prone to injuries and slow to heal. Examples include the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, and the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shinbone.

A cadaver is a deceased body that is used for medical research or education. In the field of medicine, cadavers are often used in anatomy lessons, surgical training, and other forms of medical research. The use of cadavers allows medical professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the human body and its various systems without causing harm to living subjects. Cadavers may be donated to medical schools or obtained through other means, such as through consent of the deceased or their next of kin. It is important to handle and treat cadavers with respect and dignity, as they were once living individuals who deserve to be treated with care even in death.

Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process that occurs after tissue injury, aiming to restore the integrity and functionality of the damaged tissue. It involves a series of overlapping phases: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling.

1. Hemostasis: This initial phase begins immediately after injury and involves the activation of the coagulation cascade to form a clot, which stabilizes the wound and prevents excessive blood loss.
2. Inflammation: Activated inflammatory cells, such as neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages, infiltrate the wound site to eliminate pathogens, remove debris, and release growth factors that promote healing. This phase typically lasts for 2-5 days post-injury.
3. Proliferation: In this phase, various cell types, including fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes, proliferate and migrate to the wound site to synthesize extracellular matrix (ECM) components, form new blood vessels (angiogenesis), and re-epithelialize the wounded area. This phase can last up to several weeks depending on the size and severity of the wound.
4. Remodeling: The final phase of wound healing involves the maturation and realignment of collagen fibers, leading to the restoration of tensile strength in the healed tissue. This process can continue for months to years after injury, although the tissue may never fully regain its original structure and function.

It is important to note that wound healing can be compromised by several factors, including age, nutrition, comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, vascular disease), and infection, which can result in delayed healing or non-healing chronic wounds.

Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) infarction is a type of ischemic stroke that occurs when there is an obstruction in the blood supply to the middle cerebral artery, which is one of the major blood vessels that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. The MCA supplies blood to a large portion of the brain, including the motor and sensory cortex, parts of the temporal and parietal lobes, and the basal ganglia.

An infarction is the death of tissue due to the lack of blood supply, which can lead to damage or loss of function in the affected areas of the brain. Symptoms of MCA infarction may include weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, vision problems, and altered levels of consciousness.

MCA infarctions can be caused by various factors, including embolism (a blood clot that travels to the brain from another part of the body), thrombosis (a blood clot that forms in the MCA itself), or stenosis (narrowing of the artery due to atherosclerosis or other conditions). Treatment for MCA infarction may include medications to dissolve blood clots, surgery to remove the obstruction, or rehabilitation to help regain lost function.

A suture anchor is a medical device used in surgical procedures, particularly in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries. It is typically made of biocompatible materials such as metal (titanium or absorbable steel) or polymer (absorbable or non-absorbable). The suture anchor serves to attach a suture to bone securely, providing a stable fixation point for soft tissue reattachment or repair.

Suture anchors come in various shapes and sizes, including screws, hooks, or buttons, designed to fit specific surgical needs. Surgeons insert the anchor into a predrilled hole in the bone, and then pass the suture through the eyelet or loop of the anchor. Once the anchor is securely in place, the surgeon can tie the suture to attach tendons, ligaments, or other soft tissues to the bone.

The use of suture anchors has revolutionized many surgical procedures by providing a more reliable and less invasive method for reattaching soft tissues to bones compared to traditional methods such as drill holes and staples.

Biomechanics is the application of mechanical laws to living structures and systems, particularly in the field of medicine and healthcare. A biomechanical phenomenon refers to a observable event or occurrence that involves the interaction of biological tissues or systems with mechanical forces. These phenomena can be studied at various levels, from the molecular and cellular level to the tissue, organ, and whole-body level.

Examples of biomechanical phenomena include:

1. The way that bones and muscles work together to produce movement (known as joint kinematics).
2. The mechanical behavior of biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments under various loads and stresses.
3. The response of cells and tissues to mechanical stimuli, such as the way that bone tissue adapts to changes in loading conditions (known as Wolff's law).
4. The biomechanics of injury and disease processes, such as the mechanisms of joint injury or the development of osteoarthritis.
5. The use of mechanical devices and interventions to treat medical conditions, such as orthopedic implants or assistive devices for mobility impairments.

Understanding biomechanical phenomena is essential for developing effective treatments and prevention strategies for a wide range of medical conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to neurological disorders.

Treatment outcome is a term used to describe the result or effect of medical treatment on a patient's health status. It can be measured in various ways, such as through symptoms improvement, disease remission, reduced disability, improved quality of life, or survival rates. The treatment outcome helps healthcare providers evaluate the effectiveness of a particular treatment plan and make informed decisions about future care. It is also used in clinical research to compare the efficacy of different treatments and improve patient care.

Postoperative complications refer to any unfavorable condition or event that occurs during the recovery period after a surgical procedure. These complications can vary in severity and may include, but are not limited to:

1. Infection: This can occur at the site of the incision or inside the body, such as pneumonia or urinary tract infection.
2. Bleeding: Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) can lead to a drop in blood pressure and may require further surgical intervention.
3. Blood clots: These can form in the deep veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and can potentially travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
4. Wound dehiscence: This is when the surgical wound opens up, which can lead to infection and further complications.
5. Pulmonary issues: These include atelectasis (collapsed lung), pneumonia, or respiratory failure.
6. Cardiovascular problems: These include abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), heart attack, or stroke.
7. Renal failure: This can occur due to various reasons such as dehydration, blood loss, or the use of certain medications.
8. Pain management issues: Inadequate pain control can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and decreased mobility.
9. Nausea and vomiting: These can be caused by anesthesia, opioid pain medication, or other factors.
10. Delirium: This is a state of confusion and disorientation that can occur in the elderly or those with certain medical conditions.

Prompt identification and management of these complications are crucial to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient.

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"Techniques for Tightening Loose Sutures". Cancer Network. Retrieved 22 October 2011. "Julie's Health Club: How to spot skin ... and noted for his research in areas of cosmetic repair and barbed suture use. His work has also extended to serving on expert ... "Breaking Strength of Barbed Polypropylene Sutures". Archives of Dermatology. 143 (7): 869-72. doi:10.1001/archderm.143.7.869. ...
Other closure techniques include an internal suture and plug. If the femoral artery was used, the patient will probably be ... techniques and interpretations. Preceded by: Josephson, Mark E. (Fifth ed.). Baltimore, MD. ISBN 9781496326614. OCLC 938434294 ... are punctured before a guidewire and plastic sheath are inserted into the vessel using the Seldinger technique. Once the ...
Kantor, Jonathan (2017), "The Running Subcuticular Suture", Atlas of Suturing Techniques: Approaches to Surgical Wound, ... "What are indications for the running subcuticular suture technique?". Medscape Pediatrics. Archived from the original on ... It can also be used in surgery sutures to close an incision in the skin. In this context it is called a running subcuticular ... suture or running subcuticular closure. "How to Ladder Stitch". wikiHow. Retrieved 2019-12-22.[user-generated source?] Surgeon ...
Parikh RK, Leffler CT (July 2013). "Loop suture technique for optional adjustment in strabismus surgery". Middle East African ... Adjustable sutures may be used to permit refinement of the eye alignment in the early postoperative period. It is unclear if ... Most commonly used in adults, the technique is also used for treating children, in particular children affected by infantile ... Hassan S, Haridas A, Sundaram V (March 2018). Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group (ed.). "Adjustable versus non-adjustable sutures ...
42-5. Moy, RL; Lee, A; Zalka, A (1991). "Commonly used suturing techniques in skin surgery". American Family Physician. 44 (5 ... Stasko, T (1994). "Advanced suturing techniques and layered closures". In Wheeland, RG (ed.). Cutaneous surgery. Philadelphia: ... Vertical mattress sutures are not recommended for sites such as the palm of the hand, where important structures lie fairly ... It is useful for deep lacerations, where it can replace two layers of deep and superficial sutures. It can help bring the deep ...
They also used sutures with metallic hooks. Celsus discusses other kinds of suturing techniques in his medical literature. He ... In this technique the surgeon would forcefully contract the stomach, thus limiting the passage of food. Catgut sutures were ... Tang, Peifu; Wu, Kejian; Fu, Zhongguo; Chen, Hua; Zhang, Yixin (2021-06-10). Tutorials in Suturing Techniques for Orthopedics. ... Celsus discussed rhinoplasty techniques in his De Medicina. Ancient rhinoplasty involved the grafting of a new nose onto the ...
Techniques, sutures, draping and instrumentation were emphasized; they also had to do clinical time in labor and delivery and ... Scrubs are in charge of and handle the instruments, scrubs, sutures, implants, equipment and various surgical sponges, from ... They possess knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic techniques. There are few mandatory professional requirements for ... Demonstrating proper hand position and technique after gowning and before gloving Allied health professions Assistant Medical ...
Suture techniques include horizontal pledgeted mattress sutures, and running polypropylene suture. Critical attention is ... Care is taken to avoid injury to the aortic valve with sutures. Once the repair is complete, the heart is extensively deaired ...
This antihelix plastic surgery is performed with the incision-suture technique. A long incision is made on the back of the ear ... The Converse technique, together with the Mustardé technique and Stenström technique, belongs to the standard methods of ... fistula of the suture; suture rejection; granuloma; atheroma; bleeding; haematoma; relapse (ears protrude again); hypertrophic ... Using several mattress sutures that are anchored in the cartilage, a new antihelix fold is formed, or a weakly developed ...
The horizontal mattress stitch is a suture technique used to close wounds. It everts skin well and spreads tension along the ... The horizontal mattress suture". Archives of Dermatology. 125 (9): 1189-90. doi:10.1001/archderm.125.9.1189. PMID 2673047. ... Zuber, TJ (1998). "Skin biopsy, excision, and repair techniques". Soft tissue surgery for the family physician. Kansas City, ... Zuber, Thomas (December 15, 2002). "The Mattress Sutures: Vertical, Horizontal, and Corner Stitch". American Family Physician. ...
The hydrocele sac is reduced (plicated) by suture Hydrocele surgery: Lord's technique. The plication technique is suitable for ... Ku u.a. 2001 KU, J. H.; KIM, M. E.; LEE, N. K.; PARK, Y. H.:The excisional, plication and internal drainage techniques: a ... The edge of the hydrocele sac is oversewn for hemostasis (von Bergmann's technique) or the edges are sewn together behind the ... The advantage of the plication technique is the minimized dissection with a reduced complication rate. If the hydrocele is not ...
His keratoplasty technique remained standard until more efficient suture materials became available. Castroviejo designed the ... While not being the first to successfully graft human cornea, he improved the technique of the operation in the 1930s and 1940s ...
A multi layer, micro surgical technique is used to suture these segments together. After the tubes are repaired, a ... The retention suture prevents the tubal segments from pulling apart while the tube heals. Microsurgical sutures are used to ... Atraumatic surgical techniques involve the use of local anesthesia at the incision site and other tissues operated upon. This ... The size and location of the incision as well as the plastic surgery techniques used to close it make the thin scar nearly ...
It is antihelix plastic surgery performed with the suturing technique. The technique of this surgery was first described by ... The Mustardé technique involves making a long incision on the back of the ear and removing a strip of skin. The skin is ... The skin is then closed with sutures and sometimes a drainage tube is inserted for 1 to 2 days. A head bandage is applied for 1 ... The Mustardé technique is an otoplastic surgery (otoplasty) for pinning protruding ears. The method belongs together with the ...
... a modified technique with greater curvature compression sutures". Endoscopy International Open. 07 (10): E1303-E1309. doi: ... Each row of sutures can be a straight line or one of the variety of suture patterns reported in the literature, such as the "M ... When enough full-thickness bites have been taken for a suture row, a cinch is passed through the scope over the suture. ... though this was limited by suture loss. In 2012, this was modified and tissue was acquired with a full-thickness suturing ...
El-Hamamy E, B-Lynch C (2009). "A worldwide review of the uses of the uterine compression suture techniques as alternative to ... The B-Lynch suture or B-Lynch procedure is a form of compression suture used in obstetrics. It is used to mechanically compress ... The technique was first described in 1997. It can stop postpartum hemorrhage without the need for pelvic surgery and ... Oct 2004). "Erosion of a B-Lynch suture through the uterine wall: a case report". J Reprod Med. 49 (10): 849-52. PMID 15568411 ...
The anterior tibial nerves of dogs were cut to determine which of fascicular, interfascicular and epineural suture techniques ... Suturing continues 180 degrees from each initial suture. The position of the lateral sutures is reversed to expose the opposite ... and epineurial sutures were the best performing group among the sutures and sutures combined with FTA. When nerve repair cannot ... Comparison of fascicular, interfascicular and epineural suture techniques in the repair of simple nerve lacerations. J ...
The operative technique that involves the vomero-premaxillary suture was found to inhibit maxillary growth. Secondary bone ... Grafting is an effective technique to reduce the inevitable changes in dimension of the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction. ... The prerequisites include precise timing, operating technique, and acceptably vascularized soft tissue. The advantages of ... research has been focused on the development of new surgical techniques and biomaterials that can be used to either maintain ...
Also in 1964, he performed the first successful coronary bypass using a standard suture technique. Kolesov was a recipient of ...
The simple interrupted stitch is a suturing technique used to close wounds. It is the most commonly used technique in the ... Placing and tying each stitch individually is time-consuming, but this technique keeps the wound together even if one suture ...
The suturing technique is the same as for the end-to-side anastomosis. In technically difficult duodenal stump closures, ... the back wall is sutured by interrupted mattress sutures and the front wall by extramucosal interrupted sutures. Alternatively ... The corner suture at the lesser curvature is tied, whereas the suture on the opposite side is left open. The back wall is ... The suture is led back grasping only the mucosa, first of the duodenum and then of the stomach. Knotting these sutures leads to ...
Ravitch, M.M. & Steichen, F.M. Techniques of Staple Suturing in the Gastrointestinal Tract. Annals of Surgery. 1972. Vol. 175, ... Yet large-scale applicability of mechanical suturing did not come about until Ravitch and Steichen began developing techniques ... Eleven of the seventeen films are: History of Stapling Instruments Principles of Anastomotic Techniques Mechanical Sutures in ... Silberstein, Irene & Rolando Rolandelli: "Suturing, Stapling and Tissue Adhesives: Techniques and Pitfalls in Surgical Stapling ...
"Laparoscopic Treatment of Pubic Symphysis Instability With Anchors and Tape Suture". Arthroscopy Techniques. 7 (1): e23-e27. ... A few of the medical techniques that are used to fully confirm a diagnosis of symphysis are "radiography, ultrasound, and ...
Restoration of the anteromedial joint capsule of the ankle can be achieved with suturing techniques. Closed-reduction surgery ... Immobilisation techniques such as casting are often paired with non-weight bearing precautions. Gradually, physiotherapy ... van den Bekerom, M. P. J. & Raven, E. E. J. (2007). Current concepts review: operative techniques for stabilizing the distal ...
It is unclear as which technique and suture material should be used for closure of cesarean section in order to get the best ... There is no standard technique on the method of closure following cesarean delivery. ... will review closure of each step post cesarean section and provide evidence-based recommendations for closure technique. ... The history of sutures begins more than 2,000 years ago. Surgical and suture techniques evolved in the late 1800s with the ...
Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for cecal adenocarcinoma using suspensory suture technique for intracorporeal anastomosis. ... The suture loops are secured externally using a hemostat. Next, enterotomies are made over the staple line of the ileum and ... Suspending sutures are placed through the anterior abdominal wall and through the staple line of the ileum and transverse colon ... In this video we demonstrate a technique for performing an intracorporeal anastomosis during a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy ...
We ensure the most efficient techniques for hair restoration. ... Read more about Suturing Techniques used at NHI Medical to ... Suturing Techniques. For Follicular Unit Transplants. During a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT), after the donor strip is ... Monocryl Sutures. It is absorbable so it does not have to be removed.This is an absorbable suture made by Johnson and Johnson. ... It is very strong, so a very fine suture can be used ... Easier to remove than non-absorbable sutures. *In the ...
Knot Security of 5 Metric (USP 2) Sutures: Influence of Knotting Technique, Suture Material, and Incubation Time in Various ... Knot Security of 5 Metric (USP 2) Sutures: Influence of Knotting Technique, Suture Material, and Incubation Time in Various ...
Tim Crowe outlines three practical surgical techniques that are effective in managing traumatic or surgical wounds. ... How to apply practical suturing, stapling, wound drainage techniques. Oct 1, 2003. Dennis T. (Tim) Crowe, Jr., DVM, DACVS, ... Older studies revealed that the suture technique alone causes compartmentalization of the dead space but does not close dead ... Suture properties. Polybutester (Novafil, by Davis & Geck) is a unique monofilament non-absorbable suture material available ...
Suture Techniques. In the repair of severed peripheral nerves, the epineurial suture repair remains the criterion standard to ... One of the more recent additions to the pool of suture techniques includes the freeze-trim technique, introduced by de ... An analysis of different sheathing and suturing techniques. Arch Otolaryngol. 1975 Mar. 101(3):160-5. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. ... Comparison of nerve repair techniques: suture vs. avitene-polyglycolic acid tube. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1991 Jan. 7(1):31-6. [ ...
... was sutured with the mechanical technique with a 75 mm linear suture. ... A=mechanical suture; B=manual suture; p=Fishers exact test; Chi2=Chi-square test; NC-not calculated ... A=mechanical suture; B=manual suture; p=Fisher exact test; Chi2=Chi-square test ... regular deglutition was acquired in both suture techniques in equal quality.. HEADINGS:. Esophageal achalasia; Anastomosis, ...
... abdominal flaccidity tightening by sutures, scarless inner thigh lift. Serdev, Nikolay P. (2006). "Serdev suture techniques ... The suture suspension techniques are described to lift, if necessary to form volume and to correct position of soft tissue ... The techniques consist of passing closed sutures, by needle perforations only, to lift movable fascias and fix them to non ... temporal and supra-temporal suture SMAS lift, scarless brow suture lift, lateral cantus lifting, mid face suture lift, ...
A suture suspension technique is commonly used by Chicago rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Anil Shah for improved repair of a crooked ... Crooked Nose Suture, Suture Suspension Technique. Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD ... This technique would not be advisable with comminuted nasal bones due to a lack of adequate support to withstand the suture ... The suture suspension technique addresses such a deflection with an approach, which provides wide exposure and enough stability ...
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The suture double eyelid technique, also known as the non-incisional method, is a popular cosmetic procedure that creates a ... The Basics of the Suture Double Eyelid Technique. The suture double eyelid technique, also known as the non-incisional method, ... Benefits of the Suture Technique. The suture double eyelid technique offers several advantages over the traditional incisional ... the suture technique utilizes small sutures to create the desired fold. These sutures are placed within the eyelid, resulting ...
Advantages: It is the most commonly used technique, preferred in urgent situations and it is easy to remove. ... Simple Interrupted Do the pass technique, two loops around the needle holder, then grab the tail and do the knob. Indications: ... Medarchitect Suture Kit. .cls-1{fill:#231f20}. * Advanced Suture Skill (Deep suture) ... Advantages: It is the minimal epidermal puncture points allowing the suture to be left in place longer without suture-track ...
Incisional hernia following colorectal cancer surgery according to suture technique: Hughes Abdominal Repair Randomized Trial ( ... double far-near-near-far sutures of 1 nylon suture at 2-cm intervals along the fascia combined with conventional mass closure) ... HART (Hughes Abdominal Repair Trial) assessed the effect of an alternative suture method on the incidence of incisional hernia ...
Learn a variety of suture techniques with our on-demand, instructional videos then get hands-on practice using the accompanying ... Hands-On at Home: Dermatology Suture Techniques. $132.00 AAD Members Log in to Unlock Member Pricing ... This skills-based course will guide you through a variety of suture techniques using a mix of photos, medical illustrations, ... Purchase the online course only or get the bundle with the accompanying suture kit which is now available in two skin tones. ...
To evaluate the outcome of adjustable suture technique in ptosis surgery. Surgical management of blepharoptosis is indicated in ... EVALUATION OF ADJUSTABLE SUTURE TECHNIQUE IN OUTCOME OF PTOSIS SURGERY. Abstract. Nagaraju G1 Chinmayee J. T2 Samhitha H. R3 ... Adjustable suture techniques in ptosis repair have been introduced and variable efficacies have been reported. ... To evaluate the outcome of adjustable suture technique in ptosis surgery. Surgical management of blepharoptosis is indicated in ...
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We established a modified cutting and suture technique (MCAST), without using a batten graft, and investigated its ... The cutting and suture technique is suitable for caudal septoplasty, but a batten graft is always necessary and bears the risk ... The cutting and suture technique is suitable for caudal septoplasty, but a batten graft is always necessary and bears the risk ... The cutting and suture technique is suitable for caudal septoplasty [3]; however, there are some drawbacks. A batten graft is ...
Suture suspension technique for midface and neck rejuvenation. / Gamboa, Gloria Mabel; Vasconez, Luis O. In: Annals of plastic ... Suture suspension technique for midface and neck rejuvenation. Annals of plastic surgery. 2009 May 1;62(5):478-481. doi: ... Gamboa, GM & Vasconez, LO 2009, Suture suspension technique for midface and neck rejuvenation, Annals of plastic surgery, vol ... title = "Suture suspension technique for midface and neck rejuvenation",. abstract = "Seventeen patients averaging 51 years of ...
Definitive guide on Asian Blepharoplasty Partial Incisional Suture technique, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks ... Asian Blepharoplasty Partial Incisional Suture technique. Asian Blepharoplasty Partial Incisional Suture technique. Evidence ... The partial incisional/suture technique for an Asian blepharoplasty is a minimally invasive method used to create natural ... An Asian blepharoplasty with a partial incisional/suture technique creates the appearance of double eyelids without continuous ...
The journal brings readers up-to-the-minute reports on the latest techniques and follow-up for maxillofacial reconstruction, ... The cosmetic section provides expanded coverage on new procedures and techniques. ... has been the one consistently excellent reference for every specialist who uses plastic surgery techniques or works in ... Technique of Percutaneous Anchoring Suture Placement. Stephenson, A. J.; Brotherston, T. Michael ...
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... with incision technique than you can with suture technique.. Now, that doesnt mean there isnt a place for Suture Technique. ... Most Suture Technique surgeries lasts only a year or more. Suture Technique is also sold to a patient as an easier approach ... and have a relatively flat brow region then you may be a good candidate for suture technique. I still use Suture Technique but ... or Scarless Technique, or Incisionless Technique, or Double-Twisting Technique, or Three-Hole Technique) are more noticeable ...
... conventional suture group) and another test with a conventional suture at one corner and an adjustable suture in the other ... New adjustable suture technique for trabeculectomy. Rebouças-Santos, Vespasiano; Meira-Freitas, Daniel; Cariello, Angelino ... To describe an adjustable suture (AS) experimental model that allows for tightening, loosening and retightening of the suture ... of the suture. CONCLUSION:. This experimental model provides an effective noninvasive postoperative mechanism of suture tension ...
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Am I a Candidate for Suture Technique Double Eyelid Surgical Treatment?. July 1, 2022 ... Once the eyelid area is numb, the surgeon will pass the sutures via the skin and the deeper layer of the eyelid to produce the ... For a non-cutting or non-incision suture approach double eyelid surgical procedure, the procedure normally takes about 15 to 20 ... Before the production of the three-dimensional suture method double eyelid surgical treatment, a person having eyelid ptosis ...
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  • Subcuticular sutures, buried interrupted sutures, and layered closure techniques contribute to hidden suture lines and minimized scarring. (love4allnations.org)
  • When I perform running subcuticular laceration repair with non-absorbable sutures, I like to use either monofilament nylon or polypropylene suture. (amdainternational.com)
  • Define subcuticular suture. (amdainternational.com)
  • Comparison of Subcuticular Suture Type for Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (amdainternational.com)
  • In order to make a bite through the skin you should put the needle point perpendicular to the … Midway through the closure, the suture is intentionally looped in to the deep dermis and then out of the epidermis before continuing the running subcuticular suturing. (amdainternational.com)
  • Subcuticular Suture Technique. (amdainternational.com)
  • Instead of the technique I describe in my video on the start and finish to the embedded running subcuticular suture, I simply run the suture and then use steri strips to "tack down" each end of the suture material on either side of the wound. (amdainternational.com)
  • Subcuticular suture closure technique involves closing the platysma with absorbable, braided 3-0 Vicryl suture (Ethicon Inc., Sommerville, NJ) followed by a running subcuticular 4-0 Monocryl (Ethicon Inc., Sommerville, NJ) monofilament absorbable suture in the standard fashion followed by the placement of Steri-Strips (3M, St. Paul, MN). (amdainternational.com)
  • Subcuticular suture Subcuticular or intradermal sutures give the best cosmetic result, and are simple and quick to place. (amdainternational.com)
  • silk 3/0 and nylon 3/0) and two skin closure techniques (transcutaneous interrupted mattress and subcuticular continuous running sutures) were compared in a randomized partially blinded fashion using a groin skin crease incision. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results Subcuticular nylon sutures gave the best cosmetic results followed by subcuticular chromic catgut. (bvsalud.org)
  • Transcutaneous interrupted mattress silk sutures left the worst scars followed by subcuticular continuous running silk sutures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Absorbable sutures are often used in deeper layers to eliminate the need for suture removal and minimize tissue reaction. (love4allnations.org)
  • Otherwise, 5-0 monofilament suture material may be used if there is minimal tension, and 4-0 monofilament suture is useful in areas under moderate tension where the goal of suture placement is relieving tension as well as epidermal approximation. (mhmedical.com)
  • In select high-tension areas, 3-0 monofilament suture may be utilized as well. (mhmedical.com)
  • Recently, single - layer continuous anastomosis using monofilament suture has been adopted by many surgeons due to its reported cost - effectiveness, less time consumption, and leakage rates comparable to double - layer anastomosis. (ijsr.net)
  • Braided suture tends to lock more definitively than monofilament, though monofilament suture allows for easy pull through when taking advantage of the pulley effect. (mhmedical.com)
  • It is absorbable so it does not have to be removed.This is an absorbable suture made by Johnson and Johnson. (newhair.com)
  • Polybutester (Novafil, by Davis & Geck) is a unique monofilament non-absorbable suture material available since the mid-1980s. (dvm360.com)
  • Be sure not to leave too long a length of suture within the skin or it may snap when attempting to remove it, leaving non-absorbable suture within the skin. (amdainternational.com)
  • An absorbable suture, such as Monocryl or Vicryl, is used. (amdainternational.com)
  • On the extremities, a 3-0 or 4-0 absorbable suture material may be used. (mhmedical.com)
  • Dr. Tim Crowe outlines three practical surgical techniques that are effective in managing traumatic or surgical wounds. (dvm360.com)
  • Since I am not in favor of burying suture of any kind in traumatic wounds because it enhances the chance for infection to develop, I have used the polybutester a great deal for this type of closure. (dvm360.com)
  • It is useful for long wounds where wound tension is minimized with properly placed deep sutures. (katsanas.com)
  • wound sutures - Suturing wounds. (powershow.com)
  • Suturing wounds. (powershow.com)
  • Among the many methods for closing wounds of the skin, stitching, or suturing, is the most common form of repairing a wound. (wallcur.com)
  • Many different suture techniques are routinely used by cutaneous surgeons for the closure of surgical wounds. (qxmd.com)
  • The simple interrupted stitch is a suturing technique used to close wounds. (amdainternational.com)
  • Wounds under marked tension may be challenging to close even with well-placed buried sutures. (mhmedical.com)
  • The half pulley buried dermal suture technique relies on the pulley effect of multiple loops of suture to permit the closure of wounds under even significant tension. (mhmedical.com)
  • Our results confirm the advantage of tissue adhesives as suture in wounds with no tissue tensor or bloodiness. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because it has a superior stretch quality, the polybutester is used as a continuous, interrupted, near-far-far-near (NFFN) and either interrupted or continuous vertical mattress suture for fascial and skin closures. (dvm360.com)
  • Using the vertical mattress or the NFFN allows for apposition of the deep and superficial subcutaneous and subdermal layers without requiring the buried sutures. (dvm360.com)
  • Video 1 A vertical mattress suture animation. (amegroups.org)
  • Video 4 A deep dermal suture vs. buried vertical mattress suture animation. (amegroups.org)
  • Figure 1 A step-by-step explanation of how to animate a vertical mattress suture path. (amegroups.org)
  • To demonstrate this animation technique, a step-by-step sequence of how to create a vertical mattress suture animation is described below, but virtually any suture technique may be animated in a similar fashion ( 2 , 3 ). (amegroups.org)
  • This technique is best used in areas under very significant tension and can be conceptualized as existing on the spectrum between single and double buried vertical mattress sutures. (mhmedical.com)
  • It is similar to the half pulley buried vertical mattress suture, but with the extra loop placed at the beginning, rather than the end, of the technique. (mhmedical.com)
  • in these cases, standard running horizontal mattress sutures are probably preferable to their locking counterparts. (mhmedical.com)
  • It has an elastic property that allows for edema and tension to be accommodated for, thus preventing strangulation of the tissues' blood supply and also protects against tissue tearing and suture breakage. (dvm360.com)
  • it is useful to provide a slight tension on the placed suture loop while the next tissue transition is performed. (katsanas.com)
  • This prevents the suture from loosening in the tissue when performing any additional sutures. (katsanas.com)
  • Closing the tissue using a simple continuous suture technique is an advantageous technique because of its hemostatic properties and reduced the tissue deterioration. (katsanas.com)
  • The possibility of tissue dehiscence may be higher in tissues closed by this technique, because only two ends of the suture line are knotted. (katsanas.com)
  • A disadvantage of a continuous suture is that if a suture enters or breaks through the tissue, the entire suture has to be loosened or removed. (katsanas.com)
  • The suture suspension techniques are described to lift, if necessary to form volume and to correct position of soft tissue without traditional incisions. (wikipedia.org)
  • The procedures for separating from the anterior nasal septum (ANS), suturing the connective tissue around the ANS [ 2 ] and nasal septum, and resecting the excess cartilage are complicated. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In contrast, the Asian Blepharoplasty open incisional approach technique makes a surgical incision in the upper eyelid to remove excess fat, eyelid skin, and adjust muscle tissue as needed. (aedit.com)
  • The text and videos not only cover essential suturing techniques, but merge these concepts with critical principles of wound healing, tissue biomechanics, ergonomics, and the physical properties of common ophthalmic sutures and surgical needles. (scopewe.com)
  • The act of suturing, often considered routine in surgical procedures, is a nuanced skill that goes beyond the physical act of stitching tissue. (love4allnations.org)
  • Precise stitching techniques align tissue edges, minimize dead space, and promote primary intention healing, allowing the body to heal efficiently with minimal scarring. (love4allnations.org)
  • Fine sutures with appropriate tension reduce tension on wound edges, leading to finer scars that blend more seamlessly with surrounding tissue. (love4allnations.org)
  • This technique may be particularly useful in the context of atrophic skin, as the broader anchoring bites may help limit tissue tear-through. (mhmedical.com)
  • This technique may also be used in patients with atrophic skin, as the broader anchoring bites may help limit tissue tear-through that may be seen with a simple interrupted suture. (mhmedical.com)
  • Cranial sutures are fibrous bands of tissue that connect the bones of the skull. (medlineplus.gov)
  • New adjustable suture technique for trabeculectomy. (bvsalud.org)
  • We present a method that is both simple and efficient to create a variety of suture animations, thereby allowing surgeons, fellows, residents, and students with minimal to no animation experience to easily animate desired techniques for learning purposes. (amegroups.org)
  • Surgeons must balance the strength of sutures with the need for minimal scar visibility. (love4allnations.org)
  • Surgeons employ various strategies to optimize aesthetic outcomes through surgical suturing. (love4allnations.org)
  • Plastic surgeons, pds suture material , and other specialists work together to address both medical and cosmetic considerations. (love4allnations.org)
  • These techniques may be difficult to master by surgeons new to the skill and have been associated with problems such as "dog ears" and a bulky knot that becomes difficult to bury. (amdainternational.com)
  • AVR can be performed using either the semicontinuous or interrupted suture technique depending on the surgeons' choice. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Most suturing is done using curved suture needles, although straight needles are used by some surgeons for suturing skin. (cdc.gov)
  • This article reviews pertinent abdominal wall anatomy, discusses various options for abdominal incisions, and examines various sutures available to surgeons. (medscape.com)
  • As such, the American College of Surgeons supports the universal adoption of blunt suture needles as the first choice for fascial suturing to minimize or eliminate needle-stick injuries from surgical needles [4]. (cdc.gov)
  • Blunt suture needles (curved suture needles that have a relatively blunt tip) may be less likely to cause PIs because they do not easily penetrate skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on small studies and anecdotal experience, blunt suture needles appear able to replace conventional curved suture needles for suturing many tissues, although they may require more pressure to penetrate the tissues (3-6). (cdc.gov)
  • Blunt suture needles (Ethiguard{trademark}, Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, New Jersey) ** were evaluated as a potential replacement for conventional curved needles in gynecologic surgery, a specialty in which high PI rates have been reported (2). (cdc.gov)
  • The increase in use of blunt suture needles was temporally associated with a decrease in PIs from curved suture needles, from 5.9 PIs per 100 procedures (49 PIs among 835 procedures) in 1993 to 1.1 PIs per 100 procedures (seven PIs among 629 procedures) in 1994 (p less than 0.01) ( Figure_1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Evaluation of Blunt Suture Needles in Preventing Percutaneous Inj. (cdc.gov)
  • The application is terminated by a single knot at the end of the suture line. (katsanas.com)
  • The authors present an anatomic study for the safe placement of sutures, the surgical technique, and a microscopic photo documentation of the fibrosis around the suture knot and cone. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Video Atlas of Ophthalmic Suturing: Fundamentals and Techniques by Steven Brooks, MD, is the first multimedia atlas dedicated to effective suturing and knot tying skills in ophthalmic surgery. (scopewe.com)
  • and T3) when the AS was retightened in the AS group or five minutes after the knot removal in the conventional suture group. (bvsalud.org)
  • The reasoning is that buried knot placement and embedded suture material under the skin increases risk of granuloma formation, ugly scarring, and infection. (amdainternational.com)
  • In this style, a simple suture is made and the knot is not cut but tied. (amdainternational.com)
  • In addition, the locking effect of placing a double loop of suture leads the suture material to lock in place after the first throw of the surgical knot, obviating the need for an assistant maintaining the alignment of the wound edges. (mhmedical.com)
  • The semicontinuous suture was broken (white arrow) and the knot was loose. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The suture double eyelid technique, also known as the non-incisional method, is a popular cosmetic procedure that creates a natural-looking double eyelid without the need for incisions or removal of excess skin. (2taurus.com)
  • After the suture double eyelid procedure, it is normal to experience some swelling and bruising around the eyes. (2taurus.com)
  • When considering any cosmetic procedure, including the suture double eyelid technique, it is essential to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon. (2taurus.com)
  • An Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to establish a natural appearing eyelid crease in the upper eyelid. (aedit.com)
  • What cosmetic concerns does an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method procedure treat? (aedit.com)
  • Who is the ideal candidate for an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method procedure? (aedit.com)
  • What is the average recovery associated with an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method procedure? (aedit.com)
  • What are the potential side effects of an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method procedure? (aedit.com)
  • Suture Technique is advertised as a simplified version of this intricate procedure. (chaselaymd.com)
  • Although this technique is a relatively simple procedure to perform, I believe it often falls short of patient and surgeon expectations. (chaselaymd.com)
  • Before the production of the three-dimensional suture method double eyelid surgical treatment, a person having eyelid ptosis was a contraindication for a stitch method double eyelid surgical procedure. (dailyhealthmantra.com)
  • For a non-cutting or non-incision suture approach double eyelid surgical procedure, the procedure normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes. (dailyhealthmantra.com)
  • Removing sutures and stitches is a procedure that many students dread. (wallcur.com)
  • This manuscript describes our detailed surgical technique of a modification to the original Broström procedure using three suture anchors to anatomically reconstruct the lateral ankle ligaments to treat high demand patients who have developed chronic lateral ankle instability. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background: Many techniques of intestinal anastomosis have evolved over time but, the hand - sewn suturing technique remains the mainstay because of its easy availability, affordability of suture material and familiarity of the procedure. (ijsr.net)
  • The mean number of curved suture needles used per procedure (24 needles) was constant throughout the study period. (cdc.gov)
  • From March 1993 through June 1994, trained nurse observers at the three hospitals systematically recorded information about the nature and frequency of all PIs and the number and type of suture needles used during gynecologic surgical procedures (laparoscopy and dilation and curettage procedures were excluded from the study). (cdc.gov)
  • of these, 61 (70%) involved suture needles, and 26 (30%) involved other surgical devices. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the 61 injuries involving suture needles, 56 (92%) were associated with conventional curved needles, none with blunt needles, and five (8%) with straight needles. (cdc.gov)
  • Rates of PIs with devices other than curved suture needles remained constant (2.1 PIs per 100 procedures). (cdc.gov)
  • For straight suture needles, the PI rate was 14.2 PIs per 1000 needles used (five PIs among 351 needles used). (cdc.gov)
  • This skills-based course will guide you through a variety of suture techniques using a mix of photos, medical illustrations, and video demonstrations. (aad.org)
  • Disadvantages: The risk of suture breakage and the formation of dead space beneath the skin surface. (mediarchitect.net)
  • On the back and shoulders, 2-0 or 3-0 suture material is effective, though theoretically, the risk of suture spitting or suture abscess formation is greater with the thicker 2-0 suture material. (mhmedical.com)
  • Like the standard running horizontal mattress suture, this is a running everting technique used for closure and epidermal approximation. (mhmedical.com)
  • This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of different suture materials and skin suture techniques on surgical scars. (bvsalud.org)
  • This paper reviews several common suture techniques and their associated subtypes. (qxmd.com)
  • It is a suture technique that provides to close the wound with a single suture. (katsanas.com)
  • A single suture was used in a "clothesline" fashion to wall off the conjunctival defect from the aqueous flow, allowing the defect to scar closed. (wisc.edu)
  • The needle does not, however, exit through the incised wound edge, but rather 3-4 mm distant from the incised edge, as would be done with a set-back dermal suture. (mhmedical.com)
  • Simple continuous sutures are placed over the length of the wound, re-penetrated the epidermis, and passed dermally or subcutaneously. (katsanas.com)
  • group B (n=39) with manual suture in two sides, lateral end. (scielo.br)
  • 7. The lateral edge of the cut muscle was sutured to the contralateral SCM muscle. (who.int)
  • Size 2-0 to 4-0 Novafil are used to bring the subcutaneous tissues and skin together with the same exterior suture. (dvm360.com)
  • Using the polybutester also prevents strangulation of tissues and resists pullout and suture breakage. (dvm360.com)
  • If continuous suture technique is used in infected tissues, the risk of infection transmission can be reduced by choosing a monofilament material as a suture type. (katsanas.com)
  • This method achieves the natural appearance of the open incisional approach without creating a cut along the upper eyelid while using sutures instead to hold the tissues together. (aedit.com)
  • Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method does not always address soft tissues (like the skin of the epicanthal fold at the medial epicanthus). (aedit.com)
  • These bones are held together by strong, fibrous, elastic tissues called sutures. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The controversy regarding placement of sutures persists. (medscape.com)
  • The primary advantage of this technique is its simplicity and speed of stitch placement over other techniques. (katsanas.com)
  • In particular, for each technique, we discuss the method for placement, generally accepted indications, controversies regarding utility, and objective evidence of efficacy. (qxmd.com)
  • Suture choice will depend largely on anatomic location and the goal of suture placement. (mhmedical.com)
  • When the goal of the running locking horizontal mattress suture placement is solely to encourage wound-edge eversion, fine-gauge suture material may be used on the extremities as well. (mhmedical.com)
  • In this video we demonstrate a technique for performing an intracorporeal anastomosis during a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for a cecal adenocarcinoma. (sages.org)
  • An endostapler is passed through the right upper quadrant port site and a side to side anastomosis is constructed while the bowel is stabilized using the suspensory sutures. (sages.org)
  • Evaluate retrospectively the results comparing mechanical vs. manual suture at cervical esophagogastric anastomosis in megaesophagus treatment. (scielo.br)
  • Cervical esophagogastric anastomosis by means of mechanical suture is more proper than the manual with lower incidence of local complications and, in the long-term evaluation, regular deglutition was acquired in both suture techniques in equal quality. (scielo.br)
  • Microvascular anastomosis is a highly skilled surgical technique that requires the assistance of optical magnification via an operating microscope or loupes to be fully visualised and thus accomplished reasonably well. (intechopen.com)
  • Therefore, the present study was conducted for evaluating the single layer hand - sewn bowel anastomosis using the hybrid technique of interrupted Connell suture and traditional interrupted suture. (ijsr.net)
  • Material and methods: This Study included 30 patients who underwent single layer hand sewn bowel anastomosis using hybrid technique of interrupted Connell and traditional interrupted suturing using silk suture. (ijsr.net)
  • HART (Hughes Abdominal Repair Trial) assessed the effect of an alternative suture method on the incidence of incisional hernia following colorectal cancer surgery. (plymouth.ac.uk)
  • Immediate results: Unlike the incisional method that requires time for the incisions to heal and swelling to subside, the suture technique offers immediate results. (2taurus.com)
  • Unlike the incisional method, which permanently alters the anatomy of the eyelids, the sutures used in this technique can be easily removed if desired. (2taurus.com)
  • The partial incisional/suture technique for an Asian blepharoplasty is a minimally invasive method used to create natural looking double eyelids. (aedit.com)
  • What is an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method? (aedit.com)
  • Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method utilizes sutures placed strategically in the upper eyelid to compress and indent the eyelid skin into the desired eyelid fold/eyelid crease. (aedit.com)
  • Asian blepharoplasty open incisional approach is considered the gold standard of Asian blepharoplasty, however, Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method is less invasive, reversible, and temporary. (aedit.com)
  • An Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method allows a plastic surgeon to place nonabsorbable sutures (hence the name suture method) deep into the upper eyelid muscle to create a fixed, static eyelid crease. (aedit.com)
  • The ideal candidate for an Asian Blepharoplasty Partial Incisional Suture Method is a younger candidate with limited forehead ptosis and no prior eyelid crease surgery. (aedit.com)
  • The acute healing phase of an Asian Blepharoplasty Partial Incisional Suture Method lasts about one week. (aedit.com)
  • In some cases, swelling of the upper eyelids can last up to six months following an Asian blepharoplasty partial incisional suture method. (aedit.com)
  • The plug-based Manta (Teleflex) device was associated with significantly more vascular complications than the suture-based ProGlide (Abbott Vascular) device following transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the CHOICE-CLOSURE trial. (medscape.com)
  • Standard technique for abdominal wall closure should be practiced considering the need to provide good support, prevent infections, sinus formation, and incision pain and scar dehiscence. (intechopen.com)
  • Methods A pragmatic multicentre single-blind RCT allocated patients undergoing midline incision for colorectal cancer to either Hughes closure (double far-near-near-far sutures of 1 nylon suture at 2-cm intervals along the fascia combined with conventional mass closure) or the surgeon's standard closure. (plymouth.ac.uk)
  • First of all, the interrupted small individual incisions used to place the sutures tend to be more visible than a full length incision. (chaselaymd.com)
  • There is no such thing as no scarring and I feel the holes made for suture technique (or DST, or Scarless Technique, or Incisionless Technique, or Double-Twisting Technique, or Three-Hole Technique) are more noticeable than the scars for standard incision technique. (chaselaymd.com)
  • I personally believe you can better design the shape and height of the crease, along with other goals the patient desires, with incision technique than you can with suture technique. (chaselaymd.com)
  • If a layer can be made and it claims in position for more than a couple of seconds, then you can get approved for the non-incision technique double eyelid surgery. (dailyhealthmantra.com)
  • The suture double eyelid technique offers a minimally invasive and reversible solution for individuals seeking a more defined upper eyelid crease. (2taurus.com)
  • This technique has the potential to be a useful and effective clinical tool for minimally invasive face and neck rejuvenations. (elsevierpure.com)
  • There are multiple sutures and suturing techniques practiced worldwide for the closure of abdominal layers following cesarean section. (intechopen.com)
  • Suspending sutures are placed through the anterior abdominal wall and through the staple line of the ileum and transverse colon and then back out through the abdominal wall. (sages.org)
  • In body areas: scarless breast lift by suture and needle perforations only, scarless buttock lift by suture, abdominal flaccidity tightening by sutures, scarless inner thigh lift. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scarless Serdev Suture suspension liftings [1] use percutaneous skeletal fixation of movable fascias without incisions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike the traditional double eyelid surgery, which involves making incisions and removing skin and fat, the suture technique utilizes small sutures to create the desired fold . (2taurus.com)
  • Minimal scarring: Since no incisions are made, there is minimal scarring involved with the suture technique. (2taurus.com)
  • The suture double eyelid technique is typically performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. (2taurus.com)
  • A reputable surgeon will take the time to evaluate your unique facial features and determine if the suture double eyelid technique is the most appropriate option for you. (2taurus.com)
  • Am I a Candidate for Suture Technique Double Eyelid Surgical Treatment? (dailyhealthmantra.com)
  • When compared to traditional nylon suture, the cyanocrilate ester dispend less operative time, patient compliance and less bacterial placa adherence in chirurgic wound. (bvsalud.org)
  • This technique is especially sought after by individuals of Asian descent who desire a more prominent upper eyelid crease. (2taurus.com)
  • These sutures are placed within the eyelid, resulting in a subtler crease that blends seamlessly with the natural contours of the eye. (2taurus.com)
  • Why is Suture Technique Asian eyelid surgery so inconsistent? (chaselaymd.com)
  • Once the eyelid area is numb, the surgeon will pass the sutures via the skin and the deeper layer of the eyelid to produce the fold. (dailyhealthmantra.com)
  • The use of skin staples saves significant amounts of surgical closure time when compared to standard suture closure. (dvm360.com)
  • Teach your students on the best practices for removing suture and staples with the Practi-Suture/Staple Removal Pad. (wallcur.com)
  • Wallcur's Practi-Suture/Staple Removal Pad is 2" x 2" and comes with 4 staples and 4 sutures ready for removal practice. (wallcur.com)
  • Wound closure techniques have evolved from the earliest development of suturing materials to comprise resources that include synthetic sutures, absorbables, staples, tapes, and adhesive compounds. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Similarly, the creation of natural glues, surgical staples, and tapes to substitute for sutures has supplemented the armamentarium of wound closure techniques. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Today, it is a suture I reach for when faced with closures that are prone to significant tension and edema. (dvm360.com)
  • It ensures that the tension is evenly distributed along the suture line. (katsanas.com)
  • Using specialized instruments, the surgeon carefully threads the sutures through the punctures, adjusting the tension to create the desired crease. (2taurus.com)
  • To describe an adjustable suture (AS) experimental model that allows for tightening, loosening and retightening of the suture tension in trabeculectomy . (bvsalud.org)
  • This experimental model provides an effective noninvasive postoperative mechanism of suture tension adjustment . (bvsalud.org)
  • The suture material is then tied off gently, with care being taken to minimize tension across the epidermis and avoid overly constricting the wound edges. (mhmedical.com)
  • This needs to be weighed against the benefit of utilizing a larger CP-2 needle, which will almost never bend even in the thickest dermis, and the benefit of adopting the 2-0 suture material, which is less likely to snap under tension or fail during tension-bearing activities, leading to attendant dehiscence. (mhmedical.com)
  • The suture loops are secured externally using a hemostat. (sages.org)
  • Do the pass technique, two loops around the needle holder, then grab the tail and do the knob. (mediarchitect.net)
  • A variety of visual resources exist to illustrate suture techniques in dermatologic surgery, but most of these resources consist of static graphics and images. (amegroups.org)
  • While these methods may be expanded to other areas of dermatologic surgery, we focus only on suturing techniques. (amegroups.org)
  • In laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, the intracorporeal suture technique required to close the pelvic cavity is very difficult. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To date, the efficacy and suitability of barbed sutures have been reported in gynecologic and urologic surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This report summarizes results of a study in which CDC collaborated with three teaching hospitals in New York City during 1993-1994 to evaluate a safety device (a blunt suture needle) in gynecologic surgery. (cdc.gov)
  • With all techniques, it is best to use the thinnest suture possible in order to minimize the risk of track marks and foreign-body reactions. (mhmedical.com)
  • It is unclear as which technique and suture material should be used for closure of cesarean section in order to get the best results with minimal complications. (intechopen.com)
  • The choice of suture material is integral to achieving both functional and cosmetic goals. (love4allnations.org)
  • The engineering of sutures in synthetic material along with standardization of traditional materials (eg, catgut, silk) has made for superior aesthetic results. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Aesthetic closure is based on knowledge of healing mechanisms and skin anatomy, as well as an appreciation of suture material and closure technique. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Since the goal of this technique is primarily to encourage wound-edge eversion, fine-gauge suture material may be used on the extremities as well. (mhmedical.com)
  • Though suture material traverses the papillary dermis and the incised wound edge, as always, the smallest gauge suture material appropriate for the anatomic location should be utilized. (mhmedical.com)
  • It is easy to apply, frequently preferred suturing technique that provides eversion. (katsanas.com)
  • Traditional interrupted sutures and modified Connell in the form of interrupted sutures were applied in the pattern of suitability for perfect apposition of the gut and this pattern was recorded in each case. (ijsr.net)
  • 4. The pharynx mucosa was closed using the Connell suture technique in a T-shaped suture line, utilizing size 3-0 vicryl. (who.int)
  • The distal segment of the divided septum is brought into a midline position with a horizontal mattress suture (4-0 PDS) extending from its dorsal border to the newly created holes in the nasal bones. (shahfacialplastics.com)
  • 1-3) We present an alternative technique, which provides additional stability to the septum by securing a suture to the nasal bones. (shahfacialplastics.com)
  • This technique would not be advisable with comminuted nasal bones due to a lack of adequate support to withstand the suture vector of force. (shahfacialplastics.com)
  • nasal alar base narrowing, scarless Serdev suture method in prominent ears, chin dimples and smiling dimples by suture, permanent block of glabella muscles etc. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cutting and suture technique is suitable for caudal septoplasty, but a batten graft is always necessary and bears the risk of nasal tip projection loss. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We established a modified cutting and suture technique (MCAST), without using a batten graft, and investigated its effectiveness in correcting nasal obstruction and preventing nasal tip projection loss. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To overcome the drawbacks of the cutting and suture technique, we changed the cutting site, fixation position, and fixation method of the nasal septal cartilage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the modified cutting and suture technique (MCAST) in correcting nasal obstruction and preventing nasal tip projection loss. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Reversibility: One of the key advantages of the suture technique is its reversibility. (2taurus.com)
  • Advantages: It is the most commonly used technique, preferred in urgent situations and it is easy to remove. (mediarchitect.net)
  • Advantages: It is the minimal epidermal puncture points allowing the suture to be left in place longer without suture-track scarring. (mediarchitect.net)
  • This locking variation confers two advantages over the traditional horizontal mattress suture: (1) better ease of suture removal, and (2) improved wound-edge apposition. (mhmedical.com)
  • While reflecting back the dermis, the suture needle is inserted at 90 degrees into the underside of the dermis 4-8 mm distant from the incised wound edge. (mhmedical.com)
  • In the second section, the techniques on how to accomplish the process without compromising the quality of repair and the finer points on how to enhance it will be highlighted to bring the whole orchestra to its crescendo and conclusion. (intechopen.com)
  • Conclusion: The hybrid anastomotic technique used in this study proved to be highly efficient in providing good intraoperative bowel apposition and post operative surgical outcome. (ijsr.net)
  • Conclusion The use of suture materials for skin closure is still the norm in developing countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • We aim to evaluate our experience in these two techniques performed in our institution. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods: A physician-initiated, international, multicenter, retrospective registry was designed to evaluate the success rate (VARC-2 reporting standards) of percutaneous transaxillary access closure with a suture-mediated closure device. (lu.se)
  • It is useful, especially on the face, to aid in everting the wound edges when the dermis has been closed using a deep suturing technique. (mhmedical.com)
  • One of the disadvantages is that continuous suturing allows for the transmission of infection along the suture line. (katsanas.com)
  • The following discussion will review closure of each step post cesarean section and provide evidence-based recommendations for closure technique. (intechopen.com)
  • Choosing the proper materials and wound closure technique ensures optimal healing. (intelligentdental.com)
  • In this case report, we'll discuss if the suture technique has a role in preventing or leading complications as severe PVL. (biomedcentral.com)
  • At 30 days, the rate of access-site or access-related vascular complications, access-site or access-related bleeding, and/or vascular closure device failure was 19.8% for the plug-based group and 12.8% for the suture-based group ( P = .043). (medscape.com)
  • Secondary end points were minor access vascular complications, transient peripheral nerve injury, stroke, and influence on periprocedural outcomes of puncture technique. (lu.se)
  • Two patients had a moderate aesthetic improvement of the face, and 1 patient underwent resuspension of the sutures 4 months postsurgery. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Surgical suturing serves as a bridge connecting the art of healing with the pursuit of aesthetic excellence. (love4allnations.org)
  • In this article, we explore the intricate interplay between surgical suturing, wound healing, and the pursuit of aesthetic outcomes. (love4allnations.org)
  • Surgical sutures are not only functional but also play a vital role in achieving aesthetic outcomes. (love4allnations.org)
  • Previous study suggested semi continuous technique increases the risk of re-operation for paraprosthetic leak AVR compared with interrupted suture technique. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We report a case of redo aortic prosthesis replacement after 7 years from the operation and we discuss the role of suture technique in this case of severe paraprosthetic leak without any clearly infection signs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Non-absorbable sutures are favored for superficial layers, where their removal post-healing results in better cosmetic results. (love4allnations.org)
  • Tennison introduced the triangular flap technique of unilateral cleft lip repair, which preserved the Cupid's bow in 1952. (medscape.com)
  • 8. The upper surface of the flap was sutured to the tongue base. (who.int)
  • Thereby the findings and authors' experience, we can recommend the tubular retroauricular flap technique for reconstructing ear helix border defects. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is important to place each stitch on equal distance in the simple continuous suture technique. (katsanas.com)
  • Unique in the field, this outstanding reference provides the beginning ophthalmic surgeon practical knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, wound healing, biomechanics, and hands-on suturing techniques. (scopewe.com)
  • however, the local anatomy makes these is disinserted and sutured at right angles to the lower irregularities difficult to reconstruct. (bvsalud.org)