Use of Dermabond tissue adhesive in hand surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the efficacy and safety of a tissue adhesive for wound closure in elective hand surgery.


METHODS
A prospective observational study of the use of Dermabond for wound closure was undertaken. The cohort consisted of a consecutive case series of 105 patients and 114 surgical wounds. Surgeon and patient assessment was undertaken at a mean of 20 days (10 to 56 days) postoperatively.


RESULTS
Wound complication rate was low (one adverse event) and all patients were satisfied (46%) or very satisfied (54%) with wound healing and cosmesis.


CONCLUSIONS
Dermabond use in hand surgery is safe and well tolerated by patients. Routine postoperative wound review in these patients may not be needed thereby saving time and resources.
Hancock
N J
NJ
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Eastleigh and Winchester Hospitals NHS Trust, Winchester, UK. nicholasjhancock@hotmail.com
Samuel
A W
AW
D000359:Aftercare; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; C100832:octyl 2-cyanoacrylate