Use of Dermabond tissue adhesive in hand surgery
1Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Eastleigh and Winchester Hospitals NHS Trust, Winchester, UK. nicholasjhancock@hotmail.com
Objective:
To assess the efficacy and safety of a tissue adhesive for wound closure in elective hand surgery.
Method:
A prospective observational study of the use of Dermabond for wound closure was undertaken. The cohort consisted of a consecutive case series of 105 patients and 114 surgical wounds. Surgeon and patient assessment was undertaken at a mean of 20 days (10 to 56 days) postoperatively.
Results:
Wound complication rate was low (one adverse event) and all patients were satisfied (46%) or very satisfied (54%) with wound healing and cosmesis.
Conclusion:
Dermabond use in hand surgery is safe and well tolerated by patients. Routine postoperative wound review in these patients may not be needed thereby saving time and resources.
