RT Book, Section A1 Kantor, Jonathan SR Print(0) ID 1190082580 T1 Suture Materials, Knot Tying, and Postoperative Care T2 Atlas of Suturing Techniques: Approaches to Surgical Wound, Laceration, and Cosmetic Repair, 2e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264264391 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190082580 RD 2024/03/28 AB A wide variety of suture materials are available, all with variable handling characteristics, tissue reactivity, absorption characteristics, and costs. While much attention is paid to suture material, the needle may be as or more important than the suture material itself in promoting an ideal surgical outcome. Needles vary by manufacturer and even by suture material, and utilizing the most appropriate needle for the task is critical. Even the most accomplished surgeon will perform in a less-than-ideal fashion if their instruments or needle choices are flawed.