Vascular Surgery · 1975 · 15 citations · 0 references
MedicinePlastic SurgerySurgeryReconstructive SurgeryVascular SurgeryWound HealingSuturing InstrumentsVaricose Vein TreatmentWound ClosureWound ManagementClosure Of IncisionsKeloid SurgeryPostoperative Wound ComplicationsStaple Closure TechniqueSurgical Site Wound ComplicationsSurgical StrippingSurgical Wound RepairWound Closure Devices
This report describes our experience at wound closure using metallic staples and nylon sutures in 150 patients undergoing elective ligation and stripping for varicose veins. We compared the two methods for speed of closure and wound complications. Closure by Auto Suture is delightfully quick. Fewer patients developed complications from the staples as judged by wound sepsis, separation of the incision and keloid formation.