Use of Dermabond tissue adhesive in hand surgery.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the efficacy and safety of a tissue adhesive for wound closure in elective hand surgery.

METHOD:

A prospective observational study of the use of Dermabond for wound closure was undertaken. The cohort consisted of a consecutive case series of 105 patients and 114 surgical wounds. Surgeon and patient assessment was undertaken at a mean of 20 days (10 to 56 days) postoperatively.

RESULTS:

Wound complication rate was low (one adverse event) and all patients were satisfied (46%) or very satisfied (54%) with wound healing and cosmesis.

CONCLUSION:

Dermabond use in hand surgery is safe and well tolerated by patients. Routine postoperative wound review in these patients may not be needed thereby saving time and resources.

• Authors: N J Hancock, A W Samuel
• Journal: Journal of wound care (J Wound Care) Vol. 16 Issue 10 Pg. 441-3 (Nov 2007) ISSN: 0969-0700 [Print] England
• PMID: 18065020 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cyanoacrylates
• Tissue Adhesives
• octyl 2-cyanoacrylate

Topics

• Aftercare
• Cicatrix (etiology, prevention & control)
• Cyanoacrylates (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Elective Surgical Procedures (adverse effects, methods, psychology)
• Female
• Hand (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Patient Satisfaction
• Prospective Studies
• Safety
• Surgical Instruments
• Surgical Wound Dehiscence
• Sutures (adverse effects)
• Time Factors
• Tissue Adhesives (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome
• Wound Healing