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Evaluation of new absorbable Lactomer subcuticular staple
G C Zachmann1, P A Foresman, T J Bill
1Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908.
Journal of Applied Biomaterials : an Official Journal of the Society for Biomaterials
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Skin staplers offer a faster, more infection-resistant wound closure method compared to traditional sutures. While sutures provide initial strength, stapled wounds show comparable long-term strength and better infection resistance.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Innovation
- Wound Healing
Background:
- Traditional suturing is a common method for wound closure.
- Evaluating new wound closure devices is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of a new disposable skin stapler with traditional dermal sutures for wound closure.
Main Methods:
- The study utilized the Auto Suture SQS-20 disposable stapler for wound approximation and closure.
- Closure time and wound breaking strength were measured and compared to sutural closure.
Main Results:
- Staple wound closure was four times faster than dermal sutural closure.
- Wounds closed with staples demonstrated superior resistance to infection compared to sutured wounds.
- While sutures offered more immediate wound security, no significant difference in breaking strength was observed at 14 days.
Conclusions:
- Disposable skin staplers provide a significantly faster and potentially safer method for wound closure.
- Skin staplers represent a valuable advancement in wound management, offering comparable long-term wound strength with improved infection resistance.