Comparison of wound closure techniques in median sternotomy scars in children: subcuticular suture versus Steri-Strip ™ S.

CONCLUSIONS: There are, according to our results, no significant differences in wound healing of median sternotomy incisions in children closed with either a subcuticular suture or Steri-Strip™ S. Significant differences do exist regarding scar formation and final cosmetic results of the scars, in favor of subcuticular closure. PMID: 30688134 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: J Plast Surg Hand Surg Source Type: research