Suture techniques
Illustrations made on commission for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo.
© Selma Evenstad, 2023
Used in an e-learning course in basic surgical techniques aimed at medical students.
Simple interrupted sutures
Simple continuous sutures
Vertical mattress sutures
Horizontal mattress suture (interrupted and continuous)
Intradermal continuous sutures (1): starting
Intradermal continuous sutures (2): closing the wound
Intradermal continuous sutures (3): finishing
