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Comparing Conventional Suture Method Versus Wound Closure Using Tissue Glue(Histoacryl Blue®): a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

기존의 창상봉합과 Histoacryl Blue®를 이용한 창상봉합의 비교 분석: 전향적 무작위 임상실험

  • Choi, Jong Woo (Institute of Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University Collage of Medcine) ;
  • Hyun, Kyung Bae (Institute of Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University Collage of Medcine) ;
  • Kim, Yong Oock (Institute of Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University Collage of Medcine) ;
  • Park, Beyoung Yun (Institute of Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University Collage of Medcine)
  • 최종우 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실, 인체조직복원연구소) ;
  • 현경배 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실, 인체조직복원연구소) ;
  • 김용욱 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실, 인체조직복원연구소) ;
  • 박병윤 (연세대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실, 인체조직복원연구소)
  • Received : 2004.05.28
  • Published : 2005.01.10
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Abstract

Tissue adhesives have gained popularity for quicker and painless closure of lacerations. The use of tissue glue is currently popular for the closure of superficial lacerations, especially in children. Histoacryl $Blue^{(R)}$(2-N-butylcyanoacrylate) is a topical wound closure that precludes the need for foreign bodies to close wounds. The purpose of this study was to compare the applications of Histoacryl $Blue^{(R)}$(HAB) and conventional suture, regarding cosmetic outcome. To compare the short term and long term results of various repair methods, we designed the prospective, randomized, blind study. Patients with laceration undergoing repair were randomly allocated to conventional suture, subcutaneous suture plus HAB, and HAB only groups. The exclusion criterions were large wound that require large tension for repair or avulsion wound. An independent, blinded observer assessed cosmetic result at 7-10 days after repair and 3-9 months postoperatively. Physician's satisfaction with wound appearance was recorded on 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)(0=worst, 100=best). The difference in VAS score between conventional suture method and subcutaneous suture plus HAB methods were not significant. Tissue glue being easy to use with no complications and still resulting in equivalent cosmetic outcomes has several benefits. Especially in the case of children, the wound closure with Histoacryl $Blue^{(R)}$ could be a good alternative for repair of laceration in emergency room.

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Supported by : 한국학술진흥재단

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