An inexpensive method of intraoperative skin stretching for closure of large cutaneous wounds.

Abramson, D L; Gibstein, L A; Pribaz, J J · Ann Plast Surg · 1997

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Abstract

A simple and inexpensive method for closure of large wounds is presented. A rib approximator and two spinal needles, which are readily available in most operating rooms, have been utilized to close large cutaneous wounds of the chest and thigh after flap harvest.

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