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. 2010 Jan;1(1):15-9.
doi: 10.4103/0975-5950.69151.

Comparison of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate and conventional sutures in facial skin closure

D M Shivamurthy  1 , Sourav Singh, Sasidhar Reddy
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Comparison of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate and conventional sutures in facial skin closure

D M Shivamurthy et al. Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

Introduction: Closure of wounds to achieve an esthetically pleasing result has always been a challenge. Since time immemorial, surgeons have strived to produce "invisible scars". This, however, has always been elusive. The introduction of tissue adhesives heralded the era of suture free closures which led to better results.

Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of octyl- 2-cyanoacrylate with that of the conventional sutures, in facial skin closure.

Results and conclusion: The use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate offers many advantages such as rapidity and ease of application and superior results.

Keywords: Cyanoacrylates; sutures; wound closure.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Figure 1
2-Octyl cyanoacrylate (Dermabond, Ethicon, Inc.)
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Figure 2
Closure with Dermabond
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Figure 3
Closure with sutures
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Figure 4
Postoperative view at the end of 2 months (Dermabond)
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Figure 5
Postoperative view at the end of 2 months (sutures)
Graph 1
Graph 1
Surgeon's satisfaction score
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Graph 2
Patient's satisfaction score
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