Wound Closure After Port Implantation-A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Tissue Adhesive and Intracutaneous Suturing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wound healing after pectoral port implantation is a major factor determining the success or failure of the procedure. Infection and wound dehiscence can endanger the functionality of the port system and impede chemotherapy. The cosmetic result is important for patient satisfaction as well.

Methods

From August 2015 to July 2017, adult patients with an indication for port implantation were entered into a prospective, randomized and controlled single-center study. The skin incision was closed either with tissue adhesive or with an intracutaneous suture. The primary endpoints were the total score of the scar evaluated by the patient and the investigator on the POSAS scale (Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale: 6 [normal skin] to 60 points), blinded assessment of

SUBMITTER: Witting S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830348 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature