Use of a Barbed Suture Tie-Over Technique for Skin Graft Dressings: A Case Series

BackgroundA tie-over dressing is the accepted method to secure skin grafts in order to prevent haematoma or seroma formation. We describe the novel application of a barbed suture tie-over for skin graft dressing. The barbs act as anchors in the skin so constant tensioning of the suture is not requir...

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Main Authors: Kenneth M Joyce, Cormac W Joyce, Nicola Mahon, Jack L Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2015-05-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-42-341.pdf