Abstract
A consecutive series of 102 breast biopsies were randomly allocated to skin closure by either subcuticular Prolene, subcuticular Dexon or Op-Site wound closure adhesive membrane. Fourteen were withdrawn because malignancy was found on biopsy. Follow up was at one week, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months or more. No significant difference was found in the appearance of the wound at the end of the follow up period. There was no clear patient preference for any particular method, so operator preference and demands on nursing time may determine the method of skin closure.
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