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Correction to Singer et al., N Engl J Med 337(16):1142-1148 October 16, 1997.

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Volume 338:474-476 February 12, 1998 Number 7
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Management of Traumatic Lacerations

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To the Editor: In their review of the evaluation and management of traumatic lacerations, Singer et al. (Oct. 16 issue)1 provide much helpful information, but the technique recommended for suture closure includes a dangerous surgical practice. In the diagrams of the placement of both a simple suture (Figure 1) and a deep suture (Figure 2), the surgeon everts the wound by retracting the edge of the skin to receive the suture with a finger. This puts the surgeon's finger in the path of the oncoming suture needle. The most common injury during surgery is a needle stick to the surgeon's . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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