Why Use Subcuticular Suture?

Subcuticular sutures are commonly used for surgical wound closure. We have found that knots and free ends can protrude through the skin, leading to minor wound infections. We have devised a simple, reliable technique to avoid these problems.

When do you use Subcuticular suture?

The suture does not provide significant wound strength, though it does precisely approximate the wound edges. Therefore, the running subcuticular suture is best reserved for wounds in which the tension has been eliminated with deep sutures, and the wound edges are of approximately equal thicknesses.

Is Subcuticular suture absorbable?

Absorbable subcuticular sutures are widely used, being cosmetically attractive and avoiding the need for suture material. They have, however, generally been locked with buried knots that can cause a chronic granulomatous lesion. A suture is described that avoids the use of knots and their complications but is secure.