Dr. Schulz has presented a series of new suture techniques at the
Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons meeting this June in
Santa Fe, New Mexico and at the IVMA conference this past
summer.  He has been using and perfecting these techniques for
several years.  They may even be used on your animals!
Innovative Suture Techniques
Created By Dr. Schulz
Dead Space Closure

This technique is often used after the removal of a large
tumor, usually fatty lipomas.  
High Tension Skin Closure Technique

This technique is used commonly after a cancerous mast cell
tumor or a large area of skin is removed.
The Tube Knot

This technique is actually an old fly fishing knot the doctor
uses during ACL repairs and other orthopedic surgeries.
Reduced Licking Laceration Repair

When an animal comes in with a laceration the doctor
cleans, but does not shave the wound and closes it with a
continuous suture pattern. This way the animal can’t find the
stitches and reduces the chances that they will lick them out.
  • The tumor is removed from the animal.


  • The Incision area is stitched up.
  • A continuous suture is placed around the incision to close
    up the dead space left from the tumor.
  • The laceration is numbed with
    a local anesthetic and is
    flushed throughly.
  • The laceration is carefully
    closed with a continuous
    suture, without trimming the
    hair around the area.
  • The wound becomes virtually
    invisible to the animal.
  • The tumor is surgically
    removed from the animal.