A Novel Method for Practicing Fascial Closure with Suture

Abstract

Closure of the fascial layer can be challenging to learn for junior level residents. Wound dehiscence involving the fascial layer can lead to complicated clinical courses for patients, including readmission to the hospital, wound vacuum placement, antibiotic regimens, and re-operation. Typical suturing techniques taught in medical school focus more on basic techniques of suture placement such as interrupted or running techniques. The aim of this study is to introduce a method of practicing fascial closure using easily obtainable items. Though there is no substitute for placement of suture and closure of fascia in vivo, this method allows one to practice the motor repetition of fascial suture placement and provides one with the ability to check their work.