Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin wound closure in female beagles: tape and glue vs sutures tested
By Kitshoff, Adriaan M et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2018·Small Animal Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Biomechanical properties of celiotomy wounds closed with tape and cyanoacrylate versus intradermal sutures.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 12 female beagle dogs underwent surgery to remove their ovaries and uterus, and researchers tested two methods for closing the skin incision. One side was closed with a special adhesive (2-octyl cyanoacrylate), which took less time and was stronger at the 14-day mark compared to the traditional sutures. By 28 days, both methods showed similar strength, but the adhesive method was quicker and more effective initially. This suggests that using the adhesive could be a good option for faster recovery after surgery.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare cutaneous wound closure with mesh and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (MOC) vs an intradermal suture pattern (ISP) in terms of time of application and biomechanical properties. SAMPLE POPULATION: Experimental study with 12 female beagle dogs. METHODS: A skin incision was created from the xiphoid to the pubis as part of an ovariohysterectomy; the linea alba and subcutaneous tissue were closed routinely. Half of the skin incision was closed with MOC, and the other half was closed with an ISP. Tissue samples were collected from both sections at days 14 and 28 and tested for ultimate strength and stiffness. RESULTS: Closure with MOC (72.8 ± 14.0 s) was faster than with an ISP (398.4 ± 36.4 s; P = .001). The ultimate load and stiffness increased with time for MOC (P = .005 and P = .005, respectively) and ISP (P < .001 and P < .001, respectively). On day 14, ultimate load and stiffness were greater in wounds closed with MOC compared with ISP (P = .014 and P = .02, respectively). No difference between groups was detected at day 28. CONCLUSION: Cutaneous wound closure with MOC was faster and resulted in superior strength at 14 days compared with closure with an ISP in this healthy population. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Mesh and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate offers an attractive alternative to ISP for skin closure after celiotomy in dogs, especially if surgical/anesthesia time is a concern.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30303543/