Closing an Abdomen – Step 03

Subcutaneous Tissue
Subcutaneous Tissue

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
Hegar-Mayo needle holder
Hegar-Mayo needle holder
Tissue Forceps
Tissue Forceps
Army Navy Retractor
Army Navy Retractor
Richardson Retractor
Richardson Retractor
Straight Mayo scissors
Straight Mayo scissors

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