During the process of removing sutures, which instrument is specifically designed to safely and efficiently cut the suture thread for removal without causing injury to the surrounding skin?
Suture scissors, also known as stitch scissors or suture removal scissors, have a small hook on one of the blades, which is specifically designed to slide under sutures to lift and cut them without harming the patient's skin. Other types of scissors may not have this hook and could potentially cause injury if used for suture removal.
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