An Algorithm for Managing Spitting Sutures

Nicholas Thornton; Frank Winsett; Richard F. Wagner

doi:10.12788/cutis.0314

An Algorithm for Managing Spitting Sutures

Nicholas Thornton, Frank Winsett, Richard F. Wagner

Dermatology

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Abstract

Spitting sutures are a common complication of dermatologic surgery following closure of a cutaneous defect using buried sutures. This development can be distressing and uncomfortable for patients and may lead to further complications, such as surgical-site infection and abscess. Presented here is a straightforward and reliable algorithm to guide management of spitting sutures and their complications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	100-101
Number of pages	2
Journal	Cutis
Volume	108
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0314
State	Published - Jul 2021

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