Tissue Adhesives

July 24, 2007 on 7:23 am | In Surgery |

David J. Terris

Fibrin glues have been in use in otolaryngology for a number of years, but nonhistotoxic synthetic adhesives have only recently become widely available. The compound 2-octyl cyanoacrylate has allowed more rapid skin closure with comparable cosmetic results when compared with suture closure. As greater experience is gained with this substance, the indications for its use will no doubt expand further.

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