[Application of skin glue in wound repair after laparoscopy]

The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of skin glue--Dermabond in wound repair after laparoscopy intervention. It is a new adhesive with the physical properties that differ from other cyanoacrylate adhesives and give a significantly greater tensile strength. It was proved to have similar cosmetic results in the repair of lacerations and incisions when compared with those closed with monofilament sutures. Octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive has been approved for clinical use by the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada and has been approved for clinical trials by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The study was conducted on thirty women with use of skin glue in wound closure after laparoscopy. Thirty-five patients served as controls whose skin was closed with a monofilament suture by standard sterile techniques. We estimated local tissue reaction, way of healing and cosmetic results. There was no difference in healing found in this study between the two examined groups. The only significant correlation outcome measures was in a very good cosmetic effect in the group where skin glue (p = 0.0231) was applied. The authors suggest high usefulness of Dermabond glue in good wound closure and correct healing.