Evaluating the use of a barbed suture for skin closure during autologous breast reconstruction.
J Reconstr Microsurg
; 27(5): 277-86, 2011 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21437863
ABSTRACT
This study compared the use of barbed suture to a traditional skin closure method for incision closure in free flap breast reconstruction. A retrospective study compared the two closure methods in consecutive series of patients undergoing autologous breast reconstruction between January 2007 and January 2009. Outcomes included total duration of operation and wound complications. We also performed a cost analysis. Use of the barbed suture significantly decreased operative time for unilateral cases by an average of 45 minutes (405 versus 360 minutes, P = 0.02). For bilateral cases, the mean operative time was decreased by an average of 10 minutes (510 versus 500 minutes, P = 0.44). There were more episodes of delayed wound healing in the bilateral barbed suture group (33/46 [72%] versus 15/31 [48%], P = 0.04). No statistical difference was noted between the two groups with regard to dehiscence, infection, or suture extrusion. Use of the barbed suture was, however, more cost-effective. The use of a barbed suture in the closure of abdominal and breast incisions in free flap breast reconstruction may expedite wound closure and reduce the cost of the procedure but may increase wound complications.
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Temas:
ECOS
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Aspectos_gerais
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Mamoplastia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Reconstr Microsurg
Assunto da revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos