Skin closure with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue versus skin stapler: a comparative study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162839Keywords:
Staplers, Skin closure, Tissue adhesive glue, 2-Octyl cyanoacrylateAbstract
Background: Many advances have been made in the field of skin closure with the latest being sutureless techniques like staplers, glues etc. Most of these techniques have some merits and some demerits as compared to the traditional suture techniques which was both time consuming and cosmetically unacceptable.
Methods: In our study we compare the 2 most common sutureless techniques used on the basis of time consumed, complication of the wound, the cosmetic scar and pain perception post-operative period.
Results: The glue scores over staplers in wounds less than 4cm in terms of cosmetics and complications but staplers score more in terms of time consumed and economical rate.
Conclusions: We recommend the use of glue for small wounds especially in paediatric population if money is not concern. For large wounds staplers are recommended.
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