Table 2.
Comparison of skin closure methods by operative time and incidence of wound complications and infections
| Variable | Sutures | Staples |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical time (min) |
81.4 (69.6–93.2) |
79.7 (69.0–90.5) |
| Closure time (min) |
4.8 (2.6–7.1) |
12 (7.9–16) |
| % total procedure |
7.9% (4.7–11) |
15%
[10-18] |
| Wound Complication |
|
|
| Absolute : |
34 |
25 |
| Percentage: |
49% |
32% |
| Suspected Infections |
|
|
| Absolute : |
19 |
14 |
| Percentage: |
28% |
18% |
| Confirmed Infections |
1 |
1 |
| Pain with removal (2 wk) |
2.5 (1.6–3.4) |
3.7 (2.8–4.6) |
| Pain with removal (6 wk) |
3.4 (2.5–4.3) |
3.0 (2.1–3.9) |
| Data presented as Mean (95% CI) or Absolute Number |