Re: Ob:  staples at C/S

From: DoctorJoe@aol.com
Sat Jul 29 21:42:30 2006


In a message dated 7/29/06 8:36:00 PM, kthomas719@hotmail.com writes:

> Staples have only one advantage over subcuticular closure-speed.
> Otherwise, they are painful to remove (the patient feels each one), they
> leave gaps in the incision when removed, and they invariably produce
> uglier scars, including the "dotted lines" when left in situ for too
> long.  Since the scar is the only visual indicator of teh quality of
> your surgery that the patient (and her friends and family) will ever
> see, it is clearly advangtageous for you to minimize the discomfort and
> maximize the appearance of her scar.  It's well worth a few more minutes
> of your time and effort in the OR.
>

Following my own experience, I would pretty much disagree with each individual point you've asserted.

Joe P.





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