“A much better method is to pass through both walls of the abdomen a long needle with fixed handle, and an eye near its point armed with a short loop of silk, as recommended by Peaslee.  Into this loop or into the eye of the needle a bit of metallic wire is fitted and immediately drawn into place.  Besides these, superficial suture or harelip pins should be used, which pass through the skin and areolar tissue…”   Tiemannp.533