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Review Article

A review of sutures and other skin closure materials

Ani L. Tajirian Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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David J. Goldberg Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA; Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, NY, USA; Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
Pages 296-302 | Received 23 Aug 2010, Accepted 28 Oct 2010, Published online: 10 Dec 2010
 
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Abstract

More than ever, dermatologic surgeons are faced with a multitude of suture and other closure materials when evaluating a surgical wound. Given there is no single material that is ideal for all situations, the physician must decide which material is best suited for that particular closure. This review seeks to summarize the major properties of common suture materials as well as other closure materials including adhesive tapes, glues and staples.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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