Skin closure using staples and nylon sutures: a comparison of results

A disposable skin stapler (Elite: Auto Suture UK Ltd) and Nylon vertical mattress sutures have been used for skin closure. The complications related to each method were evaluated in 129 wounds. There was a higher incidence of inflammation, discomfort on removal and spreading of the healing scar asso...

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Published in:	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Vol. 69; no. 2; pp. 76 - 78
Main Authors:	Stockley, I, Elson, R A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Royal College of Surgeons of England 01-03-1987
Subjects:	Arthroplasty Fracture Fixation, Internal Hip - surgery Humans Knee Injuries - surgery Nylons Surgical Staplers Sutures Wound Healing
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Summary:	A disposable skin stapler (Elite: Auto Suture UK Ltd) and Nylon vertical mattress sutures have been used for skin closure. The complications related to each method were evaluated in 129 wounds. There was a higher incidence of inflammation, discomfort on removal and spreading of the healing scar associated with staples. The only advantage of staples was speed of wound closure.
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ISSN:	0035-8843 1478-7083