A double-blinded randomised controlled trial – do subcuticular non-absorbable skin sutures have a better aesthetic outcome than skin staples in large wound closures?

Introduction: Traditionally, non-absorbable skin sutures (SS) have been utilised in the closure of the skin in large wounds. More recently, however, skin staples (SC) have been introduced with the aim of reducing closure time and infection rates.Method: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial i...

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Published in:GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW
Main Authors: Agilinko, Joshua, Tan, Poh
Format: Article
Language:German
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2019-11-01
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/iprs/2019-8/iprs000142.shtml