The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of 2-octylcyanoacrylate during repair of linear cutaneous surgery wounds improves scar cosmesis compared to wound closure with 5-0 fast absorbing gut.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of 2-octylcyanoacrylate during repair of linear cutaneous surgery wounds improves scar cosmesis compared to wound closure with 5-0 fast absorbing gut. The investigators will use a split wound model, where half of the wound is treated with 2-octylcyanoacrylate and the other half is repaired with 5-0 fast absorbing gut. Three-months post-surgery, the scar will be measured via the physician observer scar assessment scale, a validated scar instrument. The scar width, and adverse events will also be recorded.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Assessment of Scar on the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale
After surgical procedure, half of the subject's wound will be with 2-octylcyanoacrylate, while the other half is closed 5-0 fast absorbing gut sutures. After 3 months, subjects will return to clinic for evaluation of the cosmesis of both types of closure techniques.
Time frame: 3 months
Measurement of Scar Width
The width of the scar will be measured 1 centimeter from the midline on both sides. There is no defined width that is considered satisfactory or not satisfactory. The measurements will be compared between subjects.
Time frame: 3 months
Assessment of Complications
Noting the presence or absence of bleeding, dehiscence, infection or spitting sutures.
Time frame: 3 months
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