Wound Closure Methods

Question 1

Purpose of applying sutures

Answer 1

To hold tissue edges together until wound healed to a point where it can endure normal stress

Question 2

Types of suture patterns (5)

Answer 2

Interrupted
Continuous
Apposing
- brings tissue together
Everting
- turns edges outwards
Inverting
- turns edges inwards

Question 3

Suture patterns used in muscle (7)

Answer 3

Simple interrupted/continuous
Ford interlocking
Cruciate/mayo mattress
Horizontal/vertical mattress

Question 4

Suture patterns used in skin (5)

Answer 4

Simple interrupted/continuous
Ford interlocking
Interrupted horizontal mattress
Cruciate mattress

Question 5

Suture patterns for hollow organ closure (5)

Answer 5

Simple interrupted
Purse string
Parker-Kerr
Lembert 
Cushing