A comparison of a disposable skin stapler and nylon sutures for wound closure.
A disposable skin stapler (Proximate; Ethicon) was compared with conventional nylon sutures in respect of time taken for wound closure, cosmetic result and ease of application and removal. It was found that a time saving of 80% is possible with the stapling device, and that the cosmetic result with staples is as good as if not better than that with nylon sutures. A certain amount of experience and practice facilitates the use of the stapler.
D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013537:Sutures; D013997:Time Factors; D014941:Work Simplification; D014945:Wound Healing