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Scientific basis for selecting staple and tape skin closures
R F Edlich1, D G Becker, J G Thacker
1University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1990
Summary
This study identifies optimal parameters for surgical tape and skin staples, recommending specific devices for wound closure based on their impact on healing and infection control.
Area of Science:
- Surgical wound management
- Biomaterials science
- Infection control
Background:
- Surgical tapes and skin staples are widely used for wound closure.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated optimal performance parameters for these devices.
- Understanding device-specific performance is crucial for effective wound healing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify optimal performance parameters for surgical tapes and skin staples.
- To recommend specific wound closure devices based on their characteristics.
- To establish the scientific basis for device selection in wound repair and infection prevention.
Main Methods:
- Review of research program findings over two decades.
- Analysis of unique performance characteristics of tapes and staples.
- Evaluation of the influence of closure devices on wound repair biology and infection.
Main Results:
- Optimal performance parameters for surgical tapes and skin staples have been identified.
- Specific staplers and tapes are recommended for different wound closure scenarios.
- The selection of wound closure devices is directly linked to their effects on wound biology and infection.
Conclusions:
- Specific surgical tapes and skin staples offer distinct advantages for wound closure.
- Device selection should be guided by their impact on wound repair and infection.
- This research provides a scientific basis for optimizing surgical wound management through appropriate device selection.