Post-skin incision scar tissue assessment using patient and observer scar assessment scales: A randomised controlled trial

Can electrocautery replace the scalpel for surgical skin incision?

“…Oley et al 2 reported subjective and objective scar assessments in 20 patients undergoing elective and emergency skin surgery procedures. Each incision was divided into two halves: the first was incised with a scalpel and the latter with cautery.…”