Module 2: Basic Surgical Skills
Module 2: Basic Surgical Skills
Module 2: Basic Surgical Skills
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RETENTION SUTURE TECHNIQUESA. B. C.Insert retention sutures through entire thickness of abdominalwall leaving them untied (A)Simple or mattress suturesClose wound in layers (B)When skin closure completed, tie each retention suture afterthreading through short length plastic or rubber tubing (C, D)Do not tie retention sutures under tensionLeave sutures in minimum 14 days; may be left for weeksD.50 |Emergency and Essential <strong>Surgical</strong> Care (EESC) programmewww.who.int/surgery
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