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    A randomised controlled trial of absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure after open carpal tunnel release.

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    Authors
    Theopold, C
    Potter, S
    Dempsey, M
    O'Shaughnessy, M
    Affiliation
    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland. theopold@doctors.org.uk
    Issue Date
    2012-05
    MeSH
    Absorbable Implants
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Cicatrix
    Hand
    Humans
    Pain Measurement
    Polyesters
    Polyglactin 910
    Skin
    Sutures
    
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    A randomised controlled trial of absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure after open carpal tunnel release. 2012, 37 (4):350-3 J Hand Surg Eur Vol
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    The Journal of hand surgery, European volume
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10147/239992
    DOI
    10.1177/1753193411422334
    PubMed ID
    21987279
    Abstract
    We compared the aesthetic outcome of scars after closure of open carpal tunnel incisions with either absorbable 4-0 Vicryl Rapide or non-absorbable 4-0 Novafil. Patients were recruited in a randomized controlled trial and scars were scored at 6 weeks using a modified Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale. Scores demonstrated differences only for pain, vascularity and cross-hatching between both groups, though none of these were statistically significant. The dissolving and falling out of Vicryl Rapide was significantly more comfortable than removal of 4-0 Novafil sutures, assessed on a numerical analogue scale. There was no difference in infection rate between both study groups, supporting overall the use of Vicryl Rapide for the closure of palmar hand incisions, in light of the convenience and cost savings associated with absorbable sutures.
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    en
    ISSN
    2043-6289
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1177/1753193411422334
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