The Influence of Absorbable Subcuticular Staples, Continuous Subcuticular Absorbable Suture, and Percutaneous Metal Skin Staples on Infection in Contaminated Wounds

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Pineros-Fernandez ◽  
Lisa S. Salopek ◽  
Pamela F. Rodeheaver ◽  
George Rodeheaver
Keyword(s):  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Skin Staples

Absorbable suture material in carotid surgery

VASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Gasbarro ◽  
Luca Traina ◽  
Francesco Mascoli ◽  
Vincenzo Coscia ◽  
Gianluca Buffone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suture Material ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Paediatric Surgery ◽  
Carotid Surgery ◽  
Suture Materials ◽  
Absorbable Suture Material ◽  
Absorbable Sutures ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract. Background: Absorbable sutures are not generally accepted by most vascular surgeons for the fear of breakage of the suture line and the risk of aneurysmal formation, except in cases of paediatric surgery or in case of infections. Aim of this study is to provide evidence of safety and efficacy of the use of absorbable suture materials in carotid surgery. Patients and methods: In an 11 year period, 1126 patients (659 male [58.5 %], 467 female [41.5 %], median age 72) underwent carotid endarterectomy for carotid stenosis by either conventional with primary closure (cCEA) or eversion (eCEA) techniques. Patients were randomised into two groups according to the type of suture material used. In Group A, absorbable suture material (polyglycolic acid) was used and in Group B non-absorbable suture material (polypropylene) was used. Primary end-point was to compare severe restenosis and aneurysmal formation rates between the two groups of patients. For statistical analysis only cases with a minimum period of follow-up of 12 months were considered. Results: A total of 868 surgical procedures were considered for data analysis. Median follow-up was 6 years (range 1-10 years). The rate of postoperative complications was better for group A for both cCEA and eCEA procedures: 3.5 % and 2.0 % for group A, respectively, and 11.8 % and 12.9 % for group B, respectively. Conclusions: In carotid surgery, the use of absorbable suture material seems to be safe and effective and with a general lower complications rate compared to the use of non-absorbable materials.

CAPROSYN*, Another Major Advance in Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable Suture

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Pineros-Fernandez ◽  
David B. Drake ◽  
Pamela A. Rodeheaver ◽  
Deborah L. Moody ◽  
Richard Edlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Major Advance ◽  
Synthetic Monofilament

scholarly journals A safe and simple procedure for laparoscopic hepatectomy with combined diaphragmatic resection

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keisuke Oyama ◽  
Shin Nakahira ◽  
Sakae Maeda ◽  
Akihiro Kitagawa ◽  
Yuki Ushimaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Liver Metastasis ◽  
Laparoscopic Liver Resection ◽  
Liver Tumors ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Laparoscopic Hepatectomy ◽  
Pleural Space ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Surgical Field

AbstractDiaphragmatic resection may be required beneath the diaphragm in some patients with liver tumors. Laparoscopic diaphragmatic resection is technically difficult to secure in the surgical field and in suturing. We report a case of successful laparoscopic hepatectomy with diaphragmatic resection. A 48-year-old man who underwent laparoscopic partial hepatectomy for liver metastasis of rectal cancer 20 months ago underwent surgery because of a new hepatic lesion that invaded the diaphragm. The patient was placed in the left hemilateral decubitus position. The liver and diaphragm attachment areas were encircled using hanging tape. Liver resection preceded diaphragmatic resection with the hanging tape in place. Two snake retractors were used to secure the surgical field for the inflow of CO2 into the pleural space after diaphragmatic resection. The defective part of the diaphragm was repaired using continuous or interrupted sutures. Both ends of the suture were tied with an absorbable suture clip without ligation. In laparoscopic liver resection with diaphragmatic resection, the range of diaphragmatic resection can be minimized by performing liver resection using the hanging method before diaphragmatic resection. The surgical field can be secured using snake retractors. Suturing with an absorbable suture clip is conveniently feasible.

scholarly journals Obstructive pneumonia owing to migration of a Teflon pledget at 8 years after surgery for a pulmonary carcinoid tumor: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hikaru Watanabe ◽  
Kohei Abe ◽  
Naoki Kanauchi
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Carcinoid Tumor ◽  
Suture Material ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Suture Materials ◽  
Bronchial Stump ◽  
Flexible Bronchoscope ◽  
Pulmonary Carcinoid ◽  
Bronchial Lumen

Abstract Background It is uncommon for a bronchial stump-related complication to develop during the remote postoperative period in a case of obstructive pneumonia owing to migration of the suture material. Here, we describe a case of bronchial obstructive pneumonia that developed owing to migration of the suture material in the airway 8 years after pulmonary resection. Case presentation A 34-year-old woman underwent left lower lobectomy for a pulmonary carcinoid tumor (pT1bN0M0-stage IA) in 2010. She experienced obstructive pneumonia, and chest computed tomography revealed a mass protruding from the bronchial stump to the bronchial lumen in 2018. After treatment for pneumonia, flexible bronchoscopy showed the presence of a fibrous suture material (Teflon pledget) completely obstructing the left second carina. A week later, the Teflon pledget obstructing the bronchial lumen was removed using a flexible bronchoscope with the patient under general anesthesia. The procedure was completed without removing the small amount of granulation tissue because the bronchial lumen opened after removing the Teflon pledget. She has remained asymptomatic for 1 year after removal. Conclusions In this case, the complication of obstructive pneumonia developed owing to migration of the non-absorbable suture materials used to suture the bronchial stump. Bronchoscopic management of this rare complication comprised endobronchial removal with the patient under general anesthesia. Given our experience with this case, we believe that such conservative management should allow for excellent results in most instances and avoid the need for reoperation.

scholarly journals Biobrane™ and skin staples: beware of necrotic ulceration

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 878-879
Author(s):  
Ela J Hyland ◽  
Deborah Maze ◽  
Torey Lawrence ◽  
John G Harvey ◽  
Andrew JA Holland
Keyword(s):  
Skin Staples

CLINICAL OUTCOME AND COST COMPARISON OF CARPAL TUNNEL WOUND CLOSURE WITH MONOCRYL® AND ETHILON®: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Hand Surgery ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 189-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Dosani ◽  
Sameer K. Khan ◽  
Sheila Gray ◽  
Steve Joseph ◽  
Ian A. Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
Unit Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cost Comparison ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
A Prospective Study

This prospective non-randomised two-cohort study compares the use of an absorbable suture (Poliglecrapone [Monocryl]: Group A) and a non-absorbable suture (Polyamide [Ethilon]: Group B) in wound closure after elective carpal tunnel decompression. The primary outcome was scar cosmesis as assessed by the Stonybrook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES); the financial cost of wound closure was compared as a secondary outocome. All fifty patients completed follow-up. At six weeks, there was no significant difference in the two groups regarding scar tenderness (p = 0.5), although residual swelling was more evident in the absorbable group (p = 0.2). The mean SBSES score at six weeks was 4.72 in Group A, and 4.8 in Group B (p = 0.3). The unit cost per closed wound of Monocryl was three times than Ethilon (p < 0.05). Ethilon is thus cost-effective without compromising the cosmetic outcome, and we recommend using this as the preferred suture for closure of carpal tunnel wounds.

A clinical and radiographic comparison of absorbable and non-absorbable suture anchors in open shoulder stabilisation

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 349-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Ejerhed ◽  
Jüri Kartus ◽  
Eduard Funck ◽  
Kristina Köhler ◽  
Ninni Sernert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Suture Anchors

An interesting case of left paraduodenal hernia.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 755-758
Author(s):  
Sahar Saeed ◽  
Abeera Butt ◽  
Syed Asghar Naqi ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin Ali
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Paraduodenal Hernia ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Internal Hernias ◽  
Plain Abdominal Radiography ◽  
History Of ◽  
Operative Recovery

Paraduodenal fossa hernias (PDFHs) represent 53% of all congenital internal hernias and 0.2-0.9% of all small bowel obstructions. Most of these hernias are diagnosed incidentally on laparotomy, and carry up to 50% lifetime risk of development of small bowel obstruction. We present our experience in diagnosing and treating a case of a massive left paraduodenal fossa hernia in a 17 year male, containing over 30% of the small bowel (jejunum and ileum), presenting with a history of recurrent incomplete small bowel obstruction. Plain abdominal radiography showed distended loops of jejunum and few air fluid levels. After laparotomy and identification of hernia, small gut was reduced and examined, which was found to be structurally and functionally intact with normal vascularity. The defect was closed with continuous absorbable suture (Vicryl 2-0) sparing the inferior mesenteric vessels. Patient’s post-operative recovery remained uneventful and he was discharged on 4th post-operative day.

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