Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA comparison of a new skin closure device and intradermal sutures in the closure of full-thickness surgical incisions.
A novel topical skin adhesive system was developed to close the outermost layer of skin in an expeditious manner. To determine its clinical utility, a clinical investigation was undertaken to demonstrate equivalence of a new adhesive skin closure system (Prineo Skin Closure System) to intradermal sutures in wound closure. ⋯ The Prineo Skin Closure System can be considered equivalent to intradermal sutures for full-thickness surgical incisions with regard to safety and effectiveness. The ease and speed of application contribute to shortened operative times (4.5 times faster than intradermal sutures).
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Oct 2012
Comparative StudyPredicting severe postoperative respiratory complications following abdominal wall reconstruction.
Patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction are at risk of developing major postoperative respiratory complications. The authors attempted to identify factors predictive of respiratory complications following abdominal wall reconstruction. ⋯ Respiratory complications following abdominal wall reconstruction can be serious and are associated with prolonged hospitalizations. Patients with an increase in their plateau pressure of greater than 6 cmH(2)O are at an increased risk of severe postoperative respiratory complications.