A prospective trial of skin staples and sutures in skin closure

Harvey, Charles; Logan, C. J. H.

doi:10.1007/bf02939841

Cited by 15 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In the present study, 5 out of 50 patients (10%) in stapler group and 7 out of 50 (14%) patients in suture group encountered wound infection and the difference was found to be statistically insignificant which was in accordance with other studies. [11][12][13][14] In the present study it was found that patient compliance during removal of staple was better than that of suture removal.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…This was consistent with similar other studies. 6,[9][10][11] In various studies was reported that skin apposed with staplers were associated with low incidence of post-operative infection. In the present study, 5 out of 50 patients (10%) in stapler group and 7 out of 50 (14%) patients in suture group encountered wound infection and the difference was found to be statistically insignificant which was in accordance with other studies.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Closure of skin in surgical wounds with skin stapler and conventional sutures: a comparative study

Rabha

Srinivas

2021

Int Surg J

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Application of suture is the technique of choice for apposition of skin edges in surgical wounds. The same procedure performed with application of staplers is faster and produce better cosmetic outcomes. A comparative study between conventional suture and stapler closure of skin in abdominal surgical wounds was undertaken to study the merits and demerits of the techniques. The aim was to study the time required for closure of surgical wounds, aesthetic outcome, post-operative complications and patient’s compliance.Methods: This was a single centre, prospective, observational study, conducted upon 100 patients undergoing abdominal surgeries. 50 patients were selected for skin closure of surgical wounds with stapler and the other 50 patients for closure with conventional nylon sutures. Data were collected for time required for closure of skin, aesthetic outcome, post-operative complications and patient’s compliance for both the groups for comparison. Data were analysed using student t test for comparison and chi square test of significance. Results: There was significant better results in stapler group in terms of cosmetic outcome (96% vs 88%, p<0.001), time taken during closure (60 vs 219 seconds, p<0.001) and patient’s compliance VAS of 1.44 vs 4.58 p<0.001).Conclusions: Closure of skin with stapler is a faster method. Patient’s compliance with stapler closure is better. It produces cosmetically acceptable scar and less discomfort or pain during its removal.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Closure of skin in surgical wounds with skin stapler and conventional sutures: a comparative study

Rabha

Srinivas

2021

Int Surg J

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Harvey and Logan studied a group of 20 patients undergoing surgery for varicose veins in both lower limbs, using a different method of skin closure in each leg. They reported a saving of 66.6% in closure time and a similar cosmetic result (Harvey and Logan, 1986).…”

Section: Wound Scorementioning

confidence: 79%

Comparative study of time taken for skin closure, infection rate and postoperative pain in skin closure with sutures and staplers in open inguinal hernioplasty

Rajasenthil

Sriraman

Kaliyappa

2020

ijrps

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process and is influenced by surgical technique. Optimal wound healing, with a minimal scar that compromises neither appearance nor function, is the desired result. This process is affected by both local and systemic factors. Many local conditions are readily controlled at the time of wound closure, and several fundamental principles of surgical wound closure exist that should be adhered to in the management. Skin is usually closed with sutures then later with skin staplers.Skin staplers are quick and easy to use, but an assistant is usually required to hold the skin edges accurately with forceps or skin hooks.Stapler's closure also causes considerably less damage to wound defenses than closure with least reactive non-absorbable suture. Standard suturing causes significantly more necrosis than stapling in myocutaneous flaps. We did this study to compare the time required for the closure of skin, infection rate, pain at the operated site with sutures and staplers in open inguinal hernia repair. 80 patients who were posted for elective open inguinal hernia surgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, porur, Chennai was included in this study. Time taken for closure of skin, infection rate and the pain was less in patients with stapler closure than with skin sutures

show abstract

“…27,28 In addition, less wound inflammatory response has been noted with staples, and they resist infection more effectively than sutures. 32 Patients seem to tolerate staples well while they are in place; however, there does seem to be increased discomfort on removal compared with sutures. 30,31 In these studies, body regions that were chosen for the comparisons included the scalp, neck, arm/forearm, trunk, buttocks, and legs.…”

Section: Wound Staplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tissue Adhesives and Alternative Wound Closure

Trott

2012

Wounds and Lacerations

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A prospective trial of skin staples and sutures in skin closure

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Closure of skin in surgical wounds with skin stapler and conventional sutures: a comparative study

Closure of skin in surgical wounds with skin stapler and conventional sutures: a comparative study

Comparative study of time taken for skin closure, infection rate and postoperative pain in skin closure with sutures and staplers in open inguinal hernioplasty

Tissue Adhesives and Alternative Wound Closure

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About