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TAPE: A Biodegradable Hemostatic Glue Inspired by a Ubiquitous Compound in Plants for Surgical Application
Published on: June 8, 2016
Easy way of gluing the skin of surgical wounds
Rajaraman Durai1, Philip C H Ng
1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK. dr_durai@yahoo.com
Background:
Cyanoacrylate glue is commonly used for approximation of skin after various surgical procedures.
Method:
We have written this illustrated article to educate junior doctors without any practical experience in using tissue glue.
Discussion:
The advantages of gluing the skin are that it is quick, saves theatre time, cheap, no stitches to remove and is waterproof. The disadvantage being it can be messy if not applied correctly.
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