Most lacerations require sutures, especially if the wound is more than half an inch in length. Although both sutures and staples are used to close surgical incisions and wounds they both have specific advantages and limitations that make them more or less suitable for certain situations. So, how do we choose? Please read on for more information.
Staples
Sutures are the most common technique used to close skin wounds. Doctors use a surgical thread to sew the two ends of the skin together. The surgical thread is usually made of silk, nylon, or polypropylene (polypropylene), and the patient is sutured for a certain number of days until the wound is healed enough to remove the sutures. Some absorbable sutures are also available. Absorbable sutures are usually part of a more complex multi-layered wound closure, and because they are buried at a deeper tissue level, they need to be broken down and absorbed by the body over time. These sutures are usually derived from specially processed animal products or synthetic polymers such as polydioxanone, polyglycolic, polyglycolic acid, or polylactic acid.
Staples are used for general suturing and are usually necessary to close deep lacerations. Staples are usually made of stainless steel or titanium, but can also be made of nickel, chromium, plastic, or iron. They can also be curved, straight, or round and are often used during surgical procedures that must be performed quickly or for difficult body parts that are difficult to staple. Staples may be used on the abdomen, legs, arms, scalp, or back; however, they should not be used on the neck, feet, or face.
Staples and sutures are equivalent in appearance as far as scars are concerned. The doctor will decide on the choice of material and technique based on his or her experience and preference.
In general, staples have a number of advantages over sutures, including
Staples can close your wound quickly with minimal damage. Easier removal than sutures and less time spent under anesthesia
With absorbable staples, not only is the risk of infection low, but wounds tend to heal better and have fewer scarring problems.
However, staples are more expensive than sutures. Suturing aligned wound edges can also be somewhat difficult, and some patients may have an adverse psychological reaction to the idea of suturing.
Proper suturing not only reduces the likelihood of infection, but also restores appearance, stops bleeding, and restores normal function.
For more information, please visit this link.
