New technique for releasing tension to prevent widening of an abdominal scar

Abstract

We developed an easy way to release tension from an abdominal cutaneous suture by plicating the anterior rectus sheath for several centimetres. We used this in two patients and the scars were satisfactory. Plication of the fascia is an easy and effective way of releasing the tension of a cutaneous sutured line.

Key Words::

• Release
• tension
• plication
• rectus

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