Barbed Sutures For Wound Closure: In Vivo Wound Security, Tissue Compatibility And Cosmesis Measurements

摘要

This study demonstrated that knotless barbed sutures provide the same in vivo wound security in dermal and abdominal wall tissues as conventional sutures that are one size smaller. Tissue reactions to both barbed and conventional sutures were mild. By eliminating a large foreign-body knot, barbed sutures may further afford improved cosmetic outcomes.