Pre-emptive purse-string suture: A novel technique to minimize bleeding risk

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar;82(3):e85-e86. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.10.030. Epub 2019 Oct 19.
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Keywords: bleeding risk; hemostasis; punch biopsy; purse-string suture; round lesions.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / adverse effects
  • Biopsy / methods
  • Blood Loss, Surgical / prevention & control*
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Time Factors