A randomised controlled trial of absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure after open carpal tunnel release.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland. theopold@doctors.org.ukIssue Date
2012-05MeSH
Absorbable ImplantsCarpal 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 VolJournal
The Journal of hand surgery, European volumeDOI
10.1177/1753193411422334PubMed ID
21987279Abstract
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.Item Type
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2043-6289ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1177/1753193411422334
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