The Split-Level Folding, Step-Type Tension-Relieving Suture Technique Improves the Wound Tensile Strength.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wound closure techniques are essential for skin and soft tissue repair following trauma or surgical procedures, with suturing being the most commonly employed method. Wound dehiscence is a serious postoperative complication, mostly caused by high tension and poor wound healing. The selection of an appropriate suturing method can improve the wound tensile strength and the healing process.

Methods

In this study, we proposed a novel double dermal flap suturing technique, Split-Level Folding, Step-Type Tension-Relieving Suture (STS), which increases the contact area between the two sides of the sutured wound. The elliptical dorsal rat wound model was applied to compare the difference among STS, Simple Interrupted Suture (SIS) and Buried Vertical Mattress Suture (BVMS)

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916890 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature