Purse string-suture combined with second intention healing for temporal region repair

The purse-string suture is one of the several repair options in dermatologic surgery. Its main indications are round or oval wounds on the trunk and limbs.
The authors describe the combination of purse string suture and second intention healing for a surgical defect after removal of a basal cell carcinoma on the temple.
The purse-string suture is an important closure method that may yield good results in selected cases. Although it is more often indicated on the trunk and limbs, it may be performed on the temple to avoid more complex repair.

Keywords: Suture techniques; Wound closure techniques; Wounds and injuries