PubMed · 68225
Subcuticular suturing after appendicectomy.
Abstract
The results of using interrupted nylon skin sutures or subcuticular polyglycolic acid (P.G.A.) sutures after appendicectomy were compared in a prospective controlled trial in 127 patients. Wound infections were significantly more common when subcuticular skin closure was used.
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G E Foster, E G Hardy, J D Hardcastle. 1977-05-28. Subcuticular suturing after appendicectomy.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(77)92385-6
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