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Selection of wound closure materials.

¹Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine, UCLA Center for the Health Sciences 90024.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

|April 1, 1988

Summary

Choosing the right wound closure materials like sutures, staples, and skin tapes is crucial. This review details their characteristics to guide selection and usage for optimal wound healing.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Materials Science
Wound Management Technologies

Background:

Effective wound closure is essential for patient recovery and preventing complications.
Various wound closure materials, including sutures, staples, and skin tapes, are available.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a comprehensive overview of wound closure material selection.
To discuss the characteristics and rational usage of sutures, needles, staples, and skin tapes.

Main Methods:

Review of commonly used suture materials and needles.
Discussion of the attributes of staples and sutureless skin closures (skin tapes).
Comparative analysis of different closure methods.

Main Results:

Detailed characteristics of common suture materials and needles are provided.
Attributes of staples and skin tapes are outlined and contrasted with sutures.
Guidance for rational selection and usage of wound closure devices is offered.

Conclusions:

Understanding material properties is key to appropriate wound closure selection.
Sutures, staples, and skin tapes offer distinct advantages and applications.
Informed material choice optimizes wound healing outcomes.

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