'Stab and split': A 'bloodless' and 'scarless' skin incision technique forminor surgery

The 'stab and split' skin incision technique was applied to children requir ing minor surgery. A small stab incision was made on a skin crease and spli t open with mosquito forceps, After the surgical procedure was completed, t he wound was closed in layers with a subcuticular suture to the skin. In al l cases, splitting caused virtually no blood loss because subcutaneous vein s were left intact, and the wounds healed well, especially in infants. 'Sta b and split' is an effective alternative incision technique for minor surge ry in younger children.