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Comparing sutures vs staple skin closure and superficial surgical site infection
November 2024
Comparing sutures vs staple skin closure and superficial surgical site infection
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Wound healing after intracutaneous vs. staple-assisted skin closure in lumbar, non-instrumented spine surgery: a multicenter prospective randomized trial.
Acta Neurochir (Wien) . 2024 Aug 13;166(1):336.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred and seven patients undergoing non-instrumented lumbar spine surgery were randomized to receive either intracutaneous sutures (n=97) or staple-assisted closure (n=110). The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of superficial surgical site infection (SSSI) within 30 days post-surgery. Secondary outcomes included skin closure duration, blood loss, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and s...
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