2023年8月10日 · Suturing is the most common method of wound closure for minor lacerations; stapling and tissue adhesives (eg, Dermabond) are acceptable alternatives. The use of staples for wound closure is reviewed here. Wound preparation and other wound closure methods and the assessment and management of scalp lacerations are discussed separately.

2019年1月11日 · Surgical staples are used to close incisions after surgery. Staples may be a better option in some cases than stitches or sutures. Unlike stitches, surgical staples don’t dissolve as your...

Surgical staples are specialized staples used in surgery in place of sutures to close skin wounds or to resect and/or connect parts of an organ (e.g. bowels, stomach or lungs). The use of staples over sutures reduces the local inflammatory response, width of …

A recently published meta-analysis comparing metallic staples to sutures in orthopaedic procedures revealed three fold increase in risk for infection in stapled wounds. The studies included in the meta-analysis are at risk of bias due to ...

2024年6月30日 · The choice between sutures and staples depends on the specific surgical context, the type of tissue involved, the need for speed, and the desired cosmetic outcome. Both sutures and staples have their unique advantages and limitations, and the decision should be tailored to the individual patient’s needs and the surgeon’s expertise.

Stapling devices can provide an effective method for securing hemostasis. Single, inert, nonreactive titanium clips can be placed on a bleeding vessel with a reusable stainless steel laparoscopic applicator. These clip appliers can also be used in a disposable automatic system.

We examined whether there is a difference in clinical outcomes with staples or sutures in orthopaedic wound closure in adult patients. Methods. Data sources—We searched AMED (1985 to July 2009), British Nursing Index (1985 to July 2009), CINHAL (1982 to July 2009), Embase (1974 to July 2009), and Medline (1950 to July 2009) via Ovid. We also ...

Staples are usually used as an alternative to suturing to close skin incisions, in areas that are hard to stitch, or during procedures that must be performed in a short time. Circular staples are used to make end-to-end surgical closures or connections, as in a bowel resection to help reattach the separated bowel parts.

Doctors commonly use Medical Devices called Surgical Sutures or Surgial Staples to close open cuts on the skin surface. Both sutures and staples working in their own ways to offer an efficient way of closing wounds. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. What are Sutures?

2021年7月26日 · Staples may be the best option when the wound is too big or surgery too complex for sutures. They can also speed up surgery time, lessen pain and reduce infection risk. If you have a C-section, for example, staples will leave less …