Staples versus sutures for wound closure in the pediatric population

Tissue Adhesives and Alternative Wound Closure

“…26 Studies in animals have suggested, however, that wound tensile strength is actually greater for staples compared with sutures. 30,31 In these studies, body regions that were chosen for the comparisons included the scalp, neck, arm/forearm, trunk, buttocks, and legs. 29 Clinical studies of staple use in traumatic lacerations showed that, compared with standard suturing methods, the ultimate cosmetic result as judged by blinded observers is no different.…”