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1Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Skin Therapy Letter
|February 7, 2001
Summary
Surgical adhesives called cyanoacrylates are effective for wound closure, matching sutures for low-tension lacerations and skin grafts. They offer easier application, save time, and are economical for medical use.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation
- Wound closure techniques
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Sutures are a traditional method for wound closure.
- Surgical adhesives offer an alternative to sutures.
- Existing cyanoacrylates include butylcyanoacrylates and octylcyanoacrylates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effectiveness of cyanoacrylates as surgical adhesives.
- To compare cyanoacrylates to traditional sutures for wound closure.
- To highlight the practical benefits of using cyanoacrylates in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of cyanoacrylates versus sutures.
- Evaluation of cyanoacrylates in low-tension lacerations.
- Assessment of cyanoacrylates for full-thickness skin graft attachment.
Main Results:
- Cyanoacrylates demonstrate comparable effectiveness to sutures in specific applications.
- Clinical practitioners report ease of use, time savings, and cost-effectiveness with cyanoacrylates.
- Butylcyanoacrylates and octylcyanoacrylates are currently available surgical adhesives.
Conclusions:
- Cyanoacrylates represent a viable and advantageous option for wound closure.
- The use of surgical adhesives like cyanoacrylates can improve clinical efficiency and economy.
- Further development and review of surgical adhesives are ongoing.