A sutureless wound closure technique led to less scarring and better cosmesis than subcuticular technique in external dacryocystorhinostomy procedures.
Fifty patients scheduled for external dacryocystorhinostomy for nasolacrimal duct obstruction were randomized into two groups in this prospective randomized control study. The control group underwent wound closure in two layers: subcutaneous interrupted suture with 6-0 Vicryl and superficial skin with 6-0 Prolene continuous subcuticular sutures. The study group received interrupted subcutaneous sutures with 6-0 Vicryl with Steristrip for skin
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