| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5641728 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The placement of a resorbable suture on one edge of a wound can effectively retard the mucosal closure of the defect and thereby duplicate the function of a passive surgical drain. The placement of a double or triple loop of a resorbable suture such as chromic gut on one side of the wound edge can provide an inexpensive and self-eliminating wound drain.
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Authors
Eric MD, DMD, Gerald DDS,