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Comparative Study
. 1987 Mar;69(2):76-8.

Skin closure using staples and nylon sutures: a comparison of results

I Stockley, R A Elson
Comparative Study

Skin closure using staples and nylon sutures: a comparison of results

I Stockley et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

A disposable skin stapler (Elite: Auto Suture UK Ltd) and Nylon vertical mattress sutures have been used for skin closure. The complications related to each method were evaluated in 129 wounds. There was a higher incidence of inflammation, discomfort on removal and spreading of the healing scar associated with staples. The only advantage of staples was speed of wound closure.

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