Barbed sutures versus conventional sutures for wound closure in spine surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Suturing techniques for wound closure in spine surgeries play a critical role in patient outcomes, including wound healing, reintervention, and risk of complications. Barbed sutures, characterized by their self-anchoring properties, have emerged as a potential alternative to conventional sutures in various surgical disciplines. While previous studies have underscored their efficacy and safety in spine surgeries, no meta-analysis has been conducted. Therefore, we are undertaking this study. Following the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a literature search on electronic databases to obtain the relevant studies until May 5, 2024. Our primary outcomes were operative time, wound closure time, and postoperative wound complications like seroma or hematoma formation and wound infection. The second

SUBMITTER: Sarhan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11464557 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature