Med J Aust. 1975 Dec 6;2(23):874-6.

Absorbable subcuticular sutures. How to avoid the childhood ordeal of suture removal.

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Suture removal is psychologically traumatic to a child, and in the majority of relatively minor elective operations is a totally unnecessary procedure. Skin repair with subcuticular sutures of absorbable polyglycolic acid (Dexon) is advocated. Techniques of suturing are described. Advantages, potential disadvantages and contraindications are discussed.

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