title: An alternative to sutures.
abstract: Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives are used in numerous settings to close wounds without the use of sutures. The product and its use for closing chest tube wounds is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Pulmonary Associates of Northern New Jersey, Englewood, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vargas
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Reger
mesh_terms: D015505:Chest Tubes; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives