W005 Hands-on: Innovative Suture Techniques Update
DESCRIPTION
This session combines an extensive lecture/video presentation with hands on instruction and practice sessions. Learn how to perform novel suturing techniques to improve surgical outcomes. Demonstration of the techniques used by panelist experts will allow you to close even challenging, high-tension wounds with ease. This hands-on session will allow attendees to practice these techniques with our expert faculty.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Apply innovative, purpose-driven methods to suturing techniques,especially those intended to be used to facilitate closures in complex or challenging wounds under tension.
Differentiate between novel variations of new and existing suture techniques.
Practice favorite suturing techniques of panelist experts.
SCHEDULE
1:00 PM
Introductions
Cyndi Jill Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD
1:05 PM
1) Brief Review of Suture and Needle Options 2) Brief Review of Pulley Effect 3) BiPli Stitch 4) ImPli Stitch 5) Subcutaneous Inverted Cross Mattress (SICM) Stitch 6) Zipper Stitch
Cyndi Jill Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD
1:20 PM
1) Pulleys (Epidermal) 2) Slipknots 3) Pinch Stitch
Kathryn Shahwan, MD, FAAD
1:35 PM
1) Horizontal Mattress Stitch 2) Figure of Eight Stitch 3) Nasal Valve Suspension 4) Periosteal Tacking (Pexing Buried Vertical Mattress) Stitch
Catherine A. Degesys, MD, FAAD
1:50 PM
1) Epidermal Stitch Revisited 2) Dermal Stitch Alignment 3) Percutaneous Stitches 4) Tape Bolster Technique 5) Running Subcutaneous Stitch with Aberdeen Knot Tie Off
Charles Dunn, MD, FAAD
2:05 PM
1) Managing Height Differentials 2) The Importance of Bite Width 3) Scalp Closures
Ashley Wysong, MD, MS, FAAD
2:20 PM
Hands-On Practicing Suturing Techniques
DIRECTOR
Cyndi Jill Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD
CO-DIRECTOR
Ashley Wysong, MD, MS, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Catherine A. Degesys, MD, FAAD
Charles Dunn, MD, FAAD
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Kathryn Shahwan, MD, FAAD
DISCLOSURES
Catherine A. Degesys, MD, FAAD
Medscape – Speaker/Faculty Education(Honoraria);
Charles Dunn, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Kathryn Shahwan, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Ashley Wysong, MD, MS, FAAD
American College of Mohs Surgery – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Castle Biosciences – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding);
Cyndi Jill Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD
Arthrex Corporation – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria);