Dermazip for Surgical Wounds Closure

Authors

  • Vorvat Choomsai Na Ayudhya Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Maharaj Nakorn Chiangmai Hospital, Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.
  • Supot Wudhikarn Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Maharaj Nakorn Chiangmai Hospital, Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.

Abstract

Closure of skin incision by sutures frequently leaves undesirable pricking scar because the ligatures create cross-hatching and strangulation as well as increase wound infection potential.  These factors may result in compromised cosmetic effect. Dermazip wound closure of various type of straight surgical incision was employed in 50 patients with satisfactory results. The use of Dermazip wound closure enhances cosmetic result by maintaining wound edges approximation without causing cross-hatching and wound strangulation. Dermazip offers easy application and rapid skin closure with its ease and painless removal.

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Published

1998-12-30

How to Cite

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Choomsai Na Ayudhya V, Wudhikarn S. Dermazip for Surgical Wounds Closure. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1998 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];19(4):139-42. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/250043

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (1998): October - December

Section

Original Articles

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