In most intracranial surgery cases, a drain catheter is inserted to prevent the collection of the wound hematoma or seroma. A drain catheter is also inserted to drain the hematoma or the cerebrospinal fluid. The drain catheter itself does not cause complications; but many complications occur during its removal, such as hematoma, seroma, air collection and pseudomeningocele formation. To prevent...

BACKGROUND A ring implantation in the tricuspid annulus requires many interrupted mattress sutures for correction of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). In this study, tricuspid ring annuloplasty was performed by 2-0 polypropylene continuous suture instead of multiple interrupted 2-0 polyester mattress sutures, and the efficacy of the method was evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included ...

The focus of this communication is to share an alternative form of positional maintenance for use after correction of flexible hammer digits via flexor tenotomy. The toe is maintained in a corrected position by means of a wide, horizontal mattress stitch with the suture passing through the extensor apparatus both proximal and distal to the interphalangeal joints. This suture prevents recurrence...

Nasal tip bulbosity, or convexity, has been one of the most difficult problems to correct during rhinoplasty. Excision of cartilage from the cephalic part of the lateral crus has helped. However, complete correction of the deformity is not always possible with this maneuver alone. Suture techniques have also helped to improve outcomes. Twelve years ago, the lateral crus mattress suture was intr...

In studies concerning the stability of surgical tendon fixation techniques, a large variety of test configurations is found resulting in a broad scatter of results. The goal of this study was to establish a reliable test protocol for the investigation of the stability of repair techniques. At 88 fresh bovine shoulders, four different suture configurations were tested: simple stitches, mattress ...

TECHNIQUE After drain insertion, a horizontal mattress suture is placed. A simple knot is placed distally half way along the two free ends. The two threads are wrapped tightly together the same way around the tube up to the level of the knot. The free ends of the knot are then passed proximally under the loop of the skin suture (Fig 1). The suture is pulled fi rmly, and the free ends are separa...

 Abstract Background: The cosmetic result of the surgical scar has long been considered by surgeons as an important factor for patient satisfaction. On the other hand, there has been an old teaching that perfect closure of contaminated wounds increases the rate of infection. We decided to look into this matter and see if this is a fact or a myth. Methods: In this prospective randomized study co...