Reusable loop stitches for inspection of grafts

J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1989 Aug;15(8):799-801. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1989.tb01168.x.

Abstract

Reusable loop stitches are a good method of securing the stent in skin grafts. Two suture methods are presented: the free-loop and the loose-loop suture technique. Their main advantage is that they provide a loop of suture that can be repeatedly rethreaded with suture, thereby permitting reexaminations and re-stentings of the graft site without additional anesthesia.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Sutures