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Animation of the compression suture after knotting the PDS suture. By pulling and knotting the PDS suture, a compression force is developed between the deep fascia and the superficial iodine gauze, which minimize the subcutaneous dead space and the subcutaneous hematoma (red circle). PDS, polydioxanone suture.
