Use of Dermabond tissue adhesive in hand surgery.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the efficacy and safety of a tissue adhesive for wound closure in elective hand surgery.

METHOD: A prospective observational study of the use of Dermabond for wound closure was undertaken. The cohort consisted of a consecutive case series of 105 patients and 114 surgical wounds. Surgeon and patient assessment was undertaken at a mean of 20 days (10 to 56 days) postoperatively.

RESULTS

Wound complication rate was low (one adverse event) and all patients were satisfied (46%) or very satisfied (54%) with wound healing and cosmesis.

CONCLUSION

Dermabond use in hand surgery is safe and well tolerated by patients. Routine postoperative wound review in these patients may not be needed thereby saving time and resources.