Using the suture/adhesive strips combination technique for skin closure in an individual with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Shaharan S., Chan JCY., Bage T., Kelly J.

Combining sutures with adhesive strips to avoid the 'cheese-wiring' effect in individuals with fragile skin is a method that has been described previously. Here we demonstrate its application in an individual with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

DOI

10.1016/j.jpra.2018.12.001

Type

Journal article

Publication Date

2019-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Volume

19

Pages

82 - 84

Total pages

2

Keywords

Cheese-wire effect, Ehlers-Danlos Sydrome, Steri-Strips, Sutures

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