[Long-term results of suture-free cutanous wound closure in head and neck incisions with XXXX topival skin adhesive].

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BACKGROUND: @entity3080 monomers have been developed for use as skin adhesives. So far, little is known about long-term results concerning functional and aesthetic results of wound closure with @entity22937 in head and neck region. METHODS: In a prospective, non-randomized study we examined in 59 @entity1 who had undergone surgery in the face and the neck in between 04/99 and 05/00 at the ENT-Department, University of Aachen, Germany. The aesthetic and functional outcome of a cutanous wound closure by use of @entity22937 was evaluated. @entity1 were seen preoperatively, postoperatively and in a long-term follow-up (average 7.2 months) for wound control, photographs, and evaluation with a standardized questionnary. RESULTS: In 40 cases a complete follow-up was possible. There were 33 @entity1 (82.5 %) satisfied with the aesthetic and the functional results of wound closure. In four @entity1 (10 %) early complications developed but did not have an impact on the cosmetic result. Three @entity1 showed alterations as @entity2805 or persisting @entity2318 in the long-term follow-up. CONCLUSION: @entity22937 tissue adhesive was found to be an effective method of skin closure in clean head and neck incisions. It is a fast and simple method of wound closure, providing good cosmetic results with a @entity281 rate.
