Abstract

GUERRA BRETANA, Rosa Mayelín et al. Effectiveness of the Tisuacryl tissue adhesive in the closure of skin wounds. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2005, vol.21, n.1-2. ISSN 0864-2125.

A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Tisuacryl tissue adhesive in the sealing of skin wounds under 6 cm of traumatic and surgical origin. 77 specialists from 9 health institutions in Havana and Havana City provinces and a population of 674 patients participated in this assay. They were topically applied Tisuacryl only once in the borders of the wound previously faced. This product has an effectivity of 94.6 % as regards the absence of dehiscences. In the case of the traumatic wounds an effectivity of 95.5 % was reported. The insufficient experience of the researchers and the inadequate conservation of the product are the factors that influence on the appearance of dehiscences. Taking into account its social and economic advantages, Tisuacryl is the best option for the treatment of small and little deep wounds, mainly in pediatric emergencies.

Keywords : Treatment of wounds; tissue adhesives; cyanoacrylates.

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