title: Use of fast absorption material for skin closure in young children.
abstract: In pediatric surgery, skin closure is an important problem, given the need to avoid soiling by feces and urine and to have a good cosmetic result. Furthermore, the increasing number of surgical operations on outpatients or with a short period of hospitalization significantly reduce the number of medical consultations. Personal experience with a fast absorption material for skin closure in 65 children demonstrated a perfectly watertight suture, a satisfactory cosmetic result and a low cost. This procedure has another advantage: no removal of the stitches, eliminating the need for medical or paramedical care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, C.H.U., Amiens, France.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Canarelli
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ricard
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Collet
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marasse
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D011108:Polymers; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D011098:Polyglactin 910