Open AccessEvaluating the use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate in unilateral cleft lip repair
Author(s) -
Vijaylaxmy Malhotra,
JK Dayashankara Rao,
Varun Arya,
Saurabh Sharma,
Sushil Kumar Singh,
Payal Luthra
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/0975-5950.201364
Subject(s) - medicine , vascularity , surgery , cyanoacrylate , fibrous joint , deformity , dehiscence , wound dehiscence , statistical significance , dentistry , chemistry , adhesive , organic chemistry , layer (electronics)
Facial cosmetic results are one of the most concerning issues for the parents who get their children operated for cleft lip. Moreover, the postoperative care of the surgical site, the discomfort associated with the suture removal, and additional visit for suture removal are other reasons which encourages one to use any new technologies that may replace the need for suture placement. In this study, we used octyl-2-cyanoacrylate, a tissue adhesive which offers a viable alternative to traditional techniques without compromising optimal wound closure.