title: Subcuticular suturing after appendicectomy.
abstract: The results of using interrupted nylon skin sutures or subcuticular polyglycolic acid (P.G.A.) sutures after appendicectomy were compared in a prospective controlled trial in 127 patients. Wound infections were significantly more common when subcuticular skin closure was used.
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D009757:Nylons; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid