ABSTRACT
Skin Closure We now close carotid incisions with a running subcuticular stitch and dermabond adhesive to anneal the skin edges, which allows the patient to cleanse the wound and provides an excellent cosmetic result as the sutures dissolve and the skin flattens out. The incision is barely visible after 6 months, despite my preference for a vertical sternomastoid based incision rather than a horizontal skin crease type opening.
