title: Reinforcement of surgical adhesive strips.
abstract: Surgical adhesive strips are often used for closure of some wounds or to minimize tension on sutures after closures. The package insert of the type most commonly used (Steri-Strip), indicates that the application of compound tincture of benzoin, U.S.P. (CTB) increases strip adhesion. The increase in adhesive power by CTB was compared with a preparation containing gum mastic (Mastisol). The study clearly demonstrated that the latter preparation provided a markedly more adhesive strength than that obtained with CTB.
mesh_terms: D000268:Adhesiveness; D001458:Bandages; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D000069997:Mastic Resin; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000494:pharmacology; D032362:Styrax; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: C457659:Benzoin Gum; D000069997:Mastic Resin; D010936:Plant Extracts; D012116:Resins, Plant