Excision: knot tying
Dermatology Procedures Excisional Biopsy




Excision: knot tying

John L. Bezzant,M.D.

The needle holder is placed on the inside the long arm (needle bearing end) of the V as shown. Before beginning to tie the knot, insure that the two ends of the suture come out the same side of the loop, and that the order is: loop, short (non-needle bearing) end, long (needle bearing) end.