Comparison of suture types in the closure of scalp wounds.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Joseph Bonham
• Journal: Emergency nurse : the journal of the RCN Accident and Emergency Nursing Association (Emerg Nurse) Vol. 19 Issue 3 Pg. 34-9 (Jun 2011) ISSN: 1354-5752 [Print] England
• PMID: 21823568 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Biocompatible Materials

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Biocompatible Materials
• Cicatrix (prevention & control)
• Female
• Humans
• Lacerations (surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Scalp (injuries)
• Sutures
• Wound Healing