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Absorbable Versus Non-Absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel Decompression

E. EREL
P. I. PLEASANCE
O. AHMED
N. B. HART

From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Hull, UK

Correspondence: Mr E. Erel, Plastic Surgery Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, E-mail: ertanerel{at}hotmail.com

This randomised prospective clinical study compared the use of an absorbable suture (subcuticular 4 : 0 polyglactin 910) and a non-absorbable suture (5 : 0 monofilament polypropylene) for elective carpal tunnel decompression wound closure. An increased perception of pain was reported by the patients in the polypropylene (Prolene®) group. At the 6-week assessment, there was a higher level of residual wound inflammation in the polyglactin 910 (Vicryl®) group.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 26, No. 2, 157-158 (2001)
DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.2000.0545
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