The double loop mattress suture

The double loop mattress suture

An interrupted stitch type with favorable tissue characteristics will reduce local wound complications. We describe a novel high-strength, low-tension repair for the interrupted closure of skin, cartilage, and muscle, the double loop mattress stitch, and compare it experimentally with other interrupted closure methods. The performance of the double loop mattress technique in porcine cartilage a...

Twisted loop mattress suture

Modified mattress suture

DISCUSSION Many surgeons default to holding the scope in a curved position. Due to the length and the ever decreasing calibre of modern scopes, the transmission of torque is reduced, resulting in decreased rotation of the tip in response to movements of the hand. Consequently, the operator resorts to excessive movements in a ‘windscreen wiper’ motion. Using this technique improves the ability o...

Buried mattress suture for cataract incisions.

Jost I. BARRAQUER MONER (1957) has described in detail many possible variations of buried sutures in the section for cataract extractions, and another was mentioned by Joaquin Barraquer Moner (1956). These have numerous advantages, especially reduced post-operative discomfort. The modification to be described seems to produce better apposition of the edges of the wound, and places the knot behi...

Flap Donor Site Size Reduction with Substratum Horizontal Mattress Suture

Closure of donor site of the flap has special problems. Reduction of this site will decrease the morbidity of operation. In this study, we present our experience in donor site size reduction. METHODS Between 2006 and 2008, 15 patients with skin and soft tissue defects underwent operation. In all patients, coverage of defect was performed with various flaps. Substratum horizontal mat-tress sut...