 Next, the remaining edges were retracted, hemostasis was obtained with Bovie electrocautery and the skin edges were re-approximated with #2-0 plain gut in simple interrupted fashion and circumferentially. 
Next , the remaining edges were retracted , hemostasis was obtained with Bovie electrocautery and the skin edges were re - approximated with # 2 - 0 plain gut in simple interrupted fashion and circumferentially .