Easy way of gluing the skin of surgical wounds.
BACKGROUND
Cyanoacrylate glue is commonly used for approximation of skin after various surgical procedures.


METHODS
We have written this illustrated article to educate junior doctors without any practical experience in using tissue glue.


CONCLUSIONS
The advantages of gluing the skin are that it is quick, saves theatre time, cheap, no stitches to remove and is waterproof. The disadvantage being it can be messy if not applied correctly.
Durai
Rajaraman
R
Department of Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK. dr_durai@yahoo.com
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Philip C H
PC
D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives