... is to evaluate the permeability of each suture on the basis of the uptake of the stain by the wound bed. The diffusion of the stain was followed up every 2 minutes (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 min), ... photos (3 per suture) taken of the suture threads until the re-maining stain (if any) dried. Such photos were then analyzed to measure the surface stain area using an image analysis system ... (especially in trauma wounds, or in dystrophic elderly skin) can be induced if it is too tight. On the other hand, if the suture knot is too relaxed, the wound line will not be not sealed enough to...