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2004 article
Assessment of knot security in continuous intradermal wound closures
Richey, M. L., & Roe, S. C. (2004, November 12). Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 123, pp. 284–288.
author keywords: surgical knots; knot performance; suture materials
MeSH headings : Animals; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Stress, Mechanical; Suture Techniques; Sutures; Swine; Wound Healing
topics (OpenAlex): Surgical Sutures and Adhesives; Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
TL;DR:
The chain stitch knot is as secure as the traditionally used square knot when used for termination of a continuous intradermal wound closure and displays characteristics such as smaller knot volume and ease of applications that may make it a superior knot to the square knot in many clinical situations.
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