title: [Skin suture with skin stapler in general surgery].
abstract: The immediate and long term results of skin sutures using a skin stapler and silk stitches were compared. The series examined included 394 patients, on 193 of whom the stapler and APPOSE ULC metal stapler was used, the remaining 201 being given silk stitches using an atraumatic needle. The skin stapler produced less inflammation and a better aesthetic result over time than the silk stitches. In addition, given the same skin incision length the stapler was 4-7 times faster than stitching. It is concluded that such staplers offer substantial advantages over silk stitches and the hope is expressed that their wider use will help to reduce their cost.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lugani
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Di Giorgi
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Laura
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gori
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Le suture cutanee con skin stapler in chirurgia generale.