Skin Wound Approximation With New Absorbable Suture Material

Comparison of Absorbable With Nonabsorbable Sutures in Closure of Facial Skin Wounds

“…We have not seen epithelial cyst or sinus formation with Vicryl Rapide or Prolene. Contrary to the observations of Webster et al, 9 we have seen such formation occur with fast-absorbing catgut, especially when it is used on the eyelid.…”

Comparison of Absorbable and Nonabsorbable Sutures for Intradermal Skin Closure in Dogs

“…In the present study, comedones were observed on only two occasions, 35 and 42 days postoperatively, in the same incision closed by intradermal B. Comedones have been connected with post-suturing scars in only three studies, i.e., Webster et al [ 24 ], who reported comedones after suturing eyelid skin with catgut, and Gouletsou et al [ 5 , 6 ], who, 20 to 90 days postoperatively, observed comedones in almost all wounds sutured with intradermal patterns. Smeak [ 1 ] suggested that epithelial cysts may form after traumatizing the stratum basale of the epidermis or the hair follicles during the passage of needle and suture, and Gouletsou et al [ 5 , 6 ] assumed that this could be an explanation for the presence of comedones at the scars observed in their study.…”

Evaluation of Incisional Wound Healing in Dogs after Closure with Staples or Tissue Glue and Comparison to Intradermal Suture Pattern

“…The first one was with staples, whilst the other two were with intradermal. Comedones have been connected with post-suturing scars in only three studies, i.e., Webster et al [40], who reported comedones after suturing eyelid skin with catgut, and Gouletsou et al [4,5], who, 20 to 90 days postoperatively, observed comedones in almost all wounds sutured with intradermal patterns. Smeak [1] suggested that epithelial cysts may form after traumatizing the stratum basale of the or hair follicles during the passage of needle and suture, and Gouletsou et al [4,5] assumed that this could be an explanation for the presence of comedones at the scars observed in their studies.…”