The Journal of otolaryngology
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Comparative Study
A prospective comparison of octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and suture for the closure of head and neck incisions.
To compare the tissue adhesive octylcyanoacrylate with subcuticular suture for the closure of head and neck incisions. ⋯ Octylcyanoacrylate was found to be an effective method of skin closure in clean head and neck incisions. The practical advantages of tissue adhesives are reviewed.