Comparison of suture types in the closure of scalp wounds.
Bonham, Joseph
Bonham, Joseph
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2011-06
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Adult
Aged
Biocompatible Materials
Cicatrix
Female
Humans
Lacerations
Male
Middle Aged
Scalp
Sutures
Wound Healing
Aged
Biocompatible Materials
Cicatrix
Female
Humans
Lacerations
Male
Middle Aged
Scalp
Sutures
Wound Healing
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Innovation in practice can benefit patients and healthcare providers but must be evidence based. This article describes a quantitative study of whether absorbable sutures are as beneficial as non-absorbable sutures in the management of simple scalp lacerations in adults. The results suggest that absorbable sutures can provide the same cosmetic and functional results as non-absorbable sutures. Their use can also reduce patient returns and save money and resources.
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en
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1354-5752
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21823568