Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Sutures Vs Cyanoacrylates for Minor Superficial Lacerated Wounds in Healthy Paediatric Age Groups

Aim: This study aims to examine the advantages and disadvantages of using sutures vs cyanoacrylates (surgical glue) for minor superficial lacerated wounds in healthy paediatric age groups. Methods: Participants of this research fall in the age group of 1 to 16 years. There was no chronic medical condition present in the patients. All the participants had had superficial regular clean forehead (including eyebrows) wounds less than 3 cm. All suturing procedures were performed under subcutaneous local anaesthesia. Proline suture 5-0 was used to suture the wound. Wound closure with surgical adhesive (cyanoacrylates) was completed without any anaesthesia. Results: A total of 48 patients were part of this study. Feedback by the patients illustrated that all patients who had the procedure of suturing felt the pain during the procedure while among the group treated with surgical glue, some patients reported the feeling of pain or a burning sensation. Infection signs were most evident in the suture-treated group. Wound healing and scar formation periods were slightly higher with suture application when compared with the usage of surgical glue on wounds. Overall, most of the patients were satisfied and comfortable with treatment by the application of surgical glue (cyanoacrylates). Conclusion: Tissue adhesives are gaining popularity day by day, and currently, critical evaluation of these adhesives is imperative to evaluate their advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness in comparison with present materials and methods.

Role of common salt in the treatment of umbilical cord granuloma

Background: Umbilical granuloma is an overgrowth of granulation tissue following the separation of umbilical cord. Treatment options for this common entity are limited and have side effects such as chemical burns. In this study, we want to highlight the salt application method for treatment of infants with umbilical granuloma.Methods: Thirty six infants were enrolled in present study after institutional ethics committee approval and consent from the parents. After thoroughly explaining the method to all mothers, they are advised to apply a pinch of salt on granuloma twice a day for 3 days .The area of application was cleaned, and common table salt was carefully applied over the lesion. The granuloma was then occluded with surgical adhesive tape for 30 minutes. Cases were followed up after 3 days for assessment of improvement.Results: All thirty six cases responded well to this approach with complete resolution of lesions after 3 days. Small clot like shrunken tissue was found at the site of granuloma, which was easily scraped off during gentle cleansing. No major complication or recurrence was noted in follow-up.Conclusions: The use of common salt in treating umbilical granuloma is simple, cost-effective, curative, and safe. It is easily administered and can be performed by parents at home.

Recovery of southern bent-winged bats (Miniopterus orianae bassanii) after PIT-tagging and the use of surgical adhesive

Surgical adhesive is widely used to prevent shedding of injected PIT-tags, but the effect of this adhesive on individuals has not been documented. We recaptured 52 southern bent-winged bats up to 741 days after PIT-tagging. All recaptured individuals were in good body condition, with no signs of infection or skin irritation; however, temporary fur loss occurred at the injection site. We advocate that researchers consider the impact this may have on study species, particularly when PIT-tagging small mammals during cooler months.