Jan 25, 2016

Ten Principles of Suturing (part 2)

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4. The suture should be placed at equal distance from both cut ends, approximately 2-3 mm.
Equal distance margin
5. If the edges are at different levels. Passing of the suture closer to the edge of the lower side and further from the edge of the higher side.

Lower closer, higher further


6. The needle should always be passed from free flap to the fixed tissue.

Free to fixed side





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