Simple interrupted stich: simple, good tensile strength, allows adjustment for alignment of wound edges; longer placement time, risk of train track marks


Horizontal mattress stich: used in wound under high tension; high risk of strangulation and necrosis if tied too tightly


Subcuticular stich:used in minimal tension wounds (may use deep sutures to reduce tension); precise approximation, best cosmetic result


Simple running (continuous) stich: rapid placement; risk of dehiscence in rupture, must be used with deep sutures if high tension, difficult adjustment, may pucker


Vertical mattress stich: used in high-tension wounds, everts tissue well


Purse-string stich: used to encircle and stabilize tubes and prevent leakage