Using the suture/adhesive strips combination technique for skin closure in an individual with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome. (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaharan, S.; Chan, J.C.Y.; Bage, T.; Kelly, J.
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 19(2019)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Cheese-wire effect -- Sutures -- Ehlers-Danlos Sydrome -- Steri-Strips; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2018.12.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: Combining sutures with adhesive strips to avoid the 'cheese-wiring' effect in individuals with fragile skin is a method that has been described previously. Here we demonstrate its application in an individual with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.