SUTURE KNOTS AND PATTERNS

· Suture knots

Surgical knot – first throw

Surgical knot – second throw

♦Instrument tie of knot ♦

· Suture patterns*

Interrupted suture

Interrupted suture for skin

Interrupted suture (X suture) for abdominal wall

►Interrupted suture (X suture) ◄

Continuous suture

Continuous suture for subcutaneous tissue

*In this section were only mentioned sutures that are going to be used in this surgery.

Correct way to grasp needle with needle holder.

REFERENCES:

1. Ethicon – wound closure manual, Ethicon INC. a Johnson-Johnson company

2. http://www.ruralareavet.org/PDF/Surgery-Knot_Tying.pdf

3. B. Braun Medical Lda. AESCULAP