Impact of Needle Design and Suture Gauge on Tissue Tearing During Skin Suturing: A Comparative Analysis

Surgeons face numerous choices in selecting sutures for skin closure, with potential adverse effects such as tissue tearing. To investigate the influence of needle design and suture gauge on tissue tearing during suturing procedures. The authors tested the tear-through force in Newtons for 3 needle...

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Published in:	Dermatologic surgery Vol. 51; no. 2; p. 148
Main Authors:	Potter, Christian T, Maloney, McKenzie E, Riopelle, Alexandria M, Fudem, Gary M, Schanbacher, Carl F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.02.2025
Subjects:	Dermatologic Surgical Procedures - instrumentation Equipment Design Humans Needles Nylons Skin - injuries Suture Techniques - adverse effects Suture Techniques - instrumentation Sutures
ISSN:	1524-4725, 1524-4725
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