A randomised prospective comparison of tissue adhesive (Dermabond) versus standard wound closure in elective paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Completed

• Conditions: Wound closure in orthopaedic surgery; Surgery; Wound closure

• Registration Number: ISRCTN35834020
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients who are more than 1 year old and less than 16
2. Undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures
3. In good health and without significant abnormalities
4. Agreeing to return for follow-up at 10 days, 6 weeks and 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Known bleeding diathesis
2. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
3. Known personal or family history of keloid formation or scar hypertrophy
4. Known allergy to cyanoacrylate compounds or formaldehyde

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified