Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2013
Comparative StudyStaples equal sutures for skin closure after soft tissue tumor resection.
Wound closure accounts for a relatively constant portion of the time required to complete a surgical case. Both longer closure times and wound infections contribute to higher medical costs and patient morbidity. ⋯ Level II, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.