Suturing I
摘要
Suturing is often the second skill required of most residents as they take call and may have to repair lid lacerations, perform tarsorrhaphies, and open globe repair before training for cataract surgery. Exposure to suturing starts early in medical school, so teaching can build on existing foundations. Supplies are readily available, and techniques can be performed with loupes, microscope, or without magnification. Trainees should focus on mastering interrupted sutures for corneal, scleral, and conjunctival tissue and progress to continuous sutures (running sutures) for wound closure. Early feedback from experienced faculty or mentors during wet lab sessions is crucial to avoid starting bad habits.