![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 1 Subcutaneous Tissue](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Subcutaneous-Tissue-300x161.jpg)
a. Procedure by Surgeon
Fine interrupted gut or silk sutures may be used to close the subcutaneous tissue. Retraction is provided with sponges or small retractors.
b. Items Supplied by Scrub
- Suture (per surgeon’s preference)
- Needle holder
- Tissue forceps
- Army Navy retractors
- Small Richardson retractors
- Straight Mayo scissors
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 2 Hegar-Mayo needle holder](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Hegar-Mayo-needle-holder-300x162.jpg)
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 3 Tissue Forceps](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Tissue-Forceps-300x109.jpg)
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 4 Army Navy Retractor](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Army-Navy-Retractor-300x64.jpg)
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 5 Richardson Retractor](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Richardson-Retractor-300x88.jpg)
![Closing an Abdomen - Step 03 6 Straight Mayo scissors](https://brooksidepress.org/operations/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Straight-Mayo-scissors-300x105.jpg)