Technique of percutaneous anchoring suture placement

We describe a technique to assist in the placement of percutaneous anchoring sutures when used in poorly accessible tunnels such as in rhinoplasty by using a sucker tube to guide retrieval and placement of the suture needle. This technique avoids unintended catching of the needle on soft tissue with...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 105; no. 4; p. 1442
Main Authors Stephenson, A J, Brotherston, T M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2000
Subjects
Cartilage - transplantation
Humans
Needles
Rhinoplasty - instrumentation
Suture Techniques - instrumentation
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Summary:We describe a technique to assist in the placement of percutaneous anchoring sutures when used in poorly accessible tunnels such as in rhinoplasty by using a sucker tube to guide retrieval and placement of the suture needle. This technique avoids unintended catching of the needle on soft tissue within the tunnel, which could prevent the structure from becoming anchored at other than in its intended location.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-200004040-00027