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How To Repair a Laceration With Horizontal Mattress Sutures
Contraindications for Horizontal Mattress Sutures
Absolute contraindications None Relative contraindications Wounds under marked tension Wounds that may be contaminated or relatively old and would be at higher risk of infection if closed by sutures, such as small bites to hands or feet, puncture wounds, or high-velocity missile wounds Wounds involving deep structures (eg, nerves, blood vessels, ducts, joints, tendons, bones) may require specialized techniques or referral to a surgical specialist, as should those covering large areas or involving the face or hands. 