![Closing an Abdomen - Step 04 1 Skin Closure](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Skin-Closure-300x165.jpg)
a. Procedure by Surgeon
Skin edges are approximated (brought together) with Adson forceps and interrupted fine silk sutures on a cutting needle are used for skin closure.
b. Items Supplied by Scrub
- Suture (per surgeon’s preference)
- Needle holder (if curved needle is used)
- Adson forceps
- Straight Mayo scissors
- Abdominal dressing
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 04 2 Adson tissue forceps](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Adson-tissue-forceps-300x102.jpg)
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 04 3 Straight Mayo scissors](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Straight-Mayo-scissors-300x105.jpg)