Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin glue versus stitches for spay surgery in female cats
By Faria, Maria Carolina Ferreira et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2005·Rua Presidente Pedreira, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of cyanoacrylate in skin closure for ovariohysterectomy in a population control programme.
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Plain-English summary
Fifty-two female cats underwent spaying (ovariohysterectomy), and researchers tested a special glue (cyanoacrylate) for closing the skin instead of traditional stitches. The glue worked just as well as stitches for healing, and it saved about a minute of surgery time per cat. Plus, since the glue doesn't require removal like stitches do, it could make the process easier for both the cats and their owners. Overall, using this glue for skin closure after spaying seems to be a safe and effective option.
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Abstract
N-butyl-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was evaluated as a skin closure material in a population control programme. Fifty-two female cats underwent ovariohysterectomy: skin closure of 25 of those cats was undertaken with nylon (3-0) and in 27 with the adhesive. Twenty-three cats spent the postoperative period confined in cages and 29 were free within a 50-square-metre fenced area. The parameters used for evaluation were: dehiscence or secretion and presence and extension of erythema at the surgical site. It was observed that the time required for closure of the surgical site with the adhesive was shorter than with nylon, saving approximately 1 min per animal. The adhesive or conventional suture allowed similar healing, and independent of material used for skin closure or the postoperative exercise, there was no statistical difference in wound cicatrization. As the adhesive eliminates the need for suture removal and decreases surgery time, without additional risk to the cat, it may be indicated for surgical population control programmes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15771943/