The<unk>  is most commonly used in anatomic locations which tend to invert, such as the posterior aspect of the neck, and sites of greater skin laxity such as closure of lax skin after removing a dermoid cyst or reduced subcutaneous tissue (eg, the shin) that do not provide adequate subcutaneous tissue for dermal closure. It is useful for deep lacerations, where it can replace two layers of deep and superficial sutures. It can help bring the deep layers together alone, allowing several simple interrupted or running stitches to close the remaining superficial skin.<unk><unk>  sutures are not recommended for sites such as the palm of the hand, where important structures lie fairly superficial to the epidermis.
Vertical mattress stitch
Horizontal mattress stitch
Seton stitch
Husband stitch
Corner stitch
Simple interrupted stitch
Wound closure strip
Serdev suture