Using the suture/adhesive strips combination technique for skin closure in an individual with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome

Abstract

Combining sutures with adhesive strips to avoid the ‘cheese-wiring’ effect in individuals with fragile skin is a method that has been described previously. Here we demonstrate its application in an individual with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Keywords: Cheese-wire effect, Sutures, Ehlers-Danlos Sydrome, Steri-Strips