Late cosmetic results of wound closure, strips versus suture

Pedersen, V.M.; Struckmann, J.R.; Kjaergård, H.K.; Geerdsen, J.P.; Hansen, P.E.

Netherlands Journal of Surgery 39(5): 149-150

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0167-2487
PMID: 3317128
Document Number: 460
Following 264 non-contaminated abdominal operations, skin closure was performed after randomization to Steri-Strip tape suture or conventional continuous 3-o or 4-o Dermalon suture. The cosmetic results were evaluated six and 46 months after the operation. In the six-month review Steri-Strip tape suture showed advantages over conventional suturing. However, follow-up of 217 patients revealed no significant differences in late cosmetic results after about four years.

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Late cosmetic results of wound closure, strips versus suture