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3D Animation of the vertical mattress suture technique

In the emergency department vertical mattress sutures are used for simple closure of wounds, including contaminated wounds following trauma. They are particularly useful when the wound requires more tension to bring together the skin edges, or for thin skin where this technique helps evert the skin edge effectively. In the operating theatre they may also be used for hand sewn bowel anastomoses.

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Demonstration of all the technical aspects you need to cosmetically close all of your open wounds. This video course is narrated by Dr. Michael Zenn and was filmed originally as part of the Duke Suture Skills Program.