Comparison of 5-0 Polypropylene Suture and N-Butyl/2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate for Closure of Surgical Wounds on the Trunk and Extremities: A Split Scar Study

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Michael Renzi · Central Kentucky Research Associates

Luke A. Scherz · Cooper University Hospital

Charalampos Papachristou · Rowan University

Naomi Lawrence · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Abstract

Aside for the presence of track marks in sutured wounds, the results show no significant difference in overall cosmesis between 5-PS and 2-OCT scars on the trunk and extremities.

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Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Hemostasis and retained surgical items Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

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Published in: Dermatologic Surgery

Volume 51, Issue 9, pp. 864-868

DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000004663

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Comparison of 5-0 Polypropylene Suture and N-Butyl/2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate for Closure of Surgical Wounds on the Trunk and Extremities: A Split Scar Study

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