Clinical Review

The Role of Topical Skin Adhesives in Wound Repair

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A frequently advantageous alternative to sutures, topical skin adhesives have been available to physicians in the United States for a decade but are still sometimes overlooked or improperly used. The authors describe how they work, the benefits they offer, and how to manage them.


 

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