Substitute options of Wound Closure
- Wound closure tapes – The Wound closure tapes are made of microporous reinforced surgical adhesive tape strips. They are used to give better support to suture line after removal of sutures or when subcuticular sutures are used. The usage of these tapes may diminish scar spreading if they are put on for several weeks post suture removal. As they can fall off, they are not used for primary wound closure.
- Staples – Stainless steel staples for wound stitching are also used. It is used for wounds in the scalp or trunk. The benefits are quick placement, strong wound closure and reduced infection risk.
- Tissue adhesive -These have bacteriostatic effects and can be applied easily. In certain medical procedures, application of Tissue adhesives has shown better results than typical sutures. The benefits of applying Tissue adhesives are rapid wound closure, absence of suture marks, painless application.
- Barbed suture – It is used mostly in cutaneous surgery. It does not have suture knots which is an advantage. This reduces infection risk. Barbed sutures have been deployed in the minimally invasive procedures. However, their efficacy may not be risk free.
These are the many techniques of sutures used to sew wounds and a simple explanation of how it is done!
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