Scar cosmesis after skin closure of inguinal hernia with stainless steel staples compared to conventional sutures
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Lichtenstein meshplasty is one of the most common surgical procedure performed by surgeons these days. In this study we compare staples and sutures in skin closure of inguinal hernia surgery to find out the better s Materials and Method: In this prospective study, a total of 100 patients were divided into two groups, according to type of closure. Ethilon 2-0(Ethicon) was used for closure in the suture group Autosure ROYAL staples group. Scar cosmesis was measured using Vancouver scar scale after 1 month and 6 months. The results were analysed using Pearson’s Chi Mean score of scar cosmesis after o Mean score of scar cosmesis after six months in suture group was groups. Conclusion: Stainless steel stapler is a better method of closure than conventional sutures, as it produces a much better scar.
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S Shaikh, M Singh, S V Panchabhai, B D Dhaigude, A Bhushan
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