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Clips or sutures for herniorrhaphy wounds?

H W Gilbert1, W G Everett

  • 1Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

The British Journal of Clinical Practice
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Michel clips and nylon sutures showed similar pain levels after hernia repair. Patients preferred clips due to less painful removal, suggesting wider use is warranted for wound closure.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Wound healing
  • Pain management

Background:

  • Herniorrhaphy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Wound closure techniques impact patient outcomes.
  • Michel clips offer an alternative to traditional sutures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare pain experienced after bilateral herniorrhaphy using Michel clips versus nylon sutures.
  • To evaluate patient preference for wound closure methods.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of Michel clips in herniorrhaphy.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty patients undergoing bilateral herniorrhaphy were enrolled.
  • Two wound closure methods were compared: Michel clips and interrupted monofilament nylon sutures.
  • Pain was assessed post-operatively, with a focus on removal discomfort.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in pain was observed between Michel clips and nylon sutures.
  • A significant majority of patients preferred Michel clips.
  • Patient preference for clips was attributed to less painful removal.

Conclusions:

  • Michel clips are a viable and well-tolerated option for herniorrhaphy wound closure.
  • The belief that Michel clips cause more pain than sutures is unfounded.
  • Wider adoption of Michel clips in herniorrhaphy is recommended based on patient preference and comparable pain.

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