Subcuticular Barbed Suture and Skin Glue Wound Closure Decreases Reoperation and Length of Stay in Geriatric Hip Fractures When Compared With Staples

Patients with geriatric hip fracture are notoriously frail and at risk for complications. Persistent postoperative wound drainage can lead to prolonged hospital stay, increased risk for infection, and need for revision surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of wound closure t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Zhao, Emily, Tarkin, Ivan S., Moloney, Gele B.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer 2021
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8492365/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34605793
http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00205

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8492365/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34605793
http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00205

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