The efficacy of cyanoacrylate-derived surgical adhesive for use in the repair of lacerations during competitive athletics

A prospective comparison of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate and suture in standardized facial wounds

“…Numerous studies have shown the utility of tissue adhesives in uncomplicated laceration repair not only in children but also in adult patients 8,18,20 . In the case of facial wounds, besides avoiding infection, patients are more concerned with the ultimate cosmetic appearance of their wounds 13 . Unfortunately, many investigations evaluating cosmetic results were performed with varied wounds not standardized for length, localization and shape 11,22 . Therefore, an experiment was needed to compare the cosmetic results of wound closure with sutures and octyl-2-cyanoacrylate in standardized facial wounds in adults.…”

“…This derivative has a longer side chain and forms a stronger and more flexible bond, with a three-dimensional breaking strength four times that of butyl-2-cyanoacrylate 6,12 . Several investigations into the cosmetic results of wound closure have been published in the last few years, but most were performed in children 4,8,18 , with the results difficult to transfer to facial wounds in adults, and in many studies the wounds were not standardized for length, localization and shape 11,22 . The results also conflict with regard to the cosmetic results of wound closure with adhesives as opposed to sutures; whereas some authors reported superior results for wound closure with sutures 1,21 , other studies demonstrated better or equal cosmetic results with cyanoacrylates 8,22 .…”

Tissue Adhesives for Simple Traumatic Lacerations

“…Tissue adhesives appear to provide a rapid, reliable method of wound closure when an immediate return to athletic and work activities is necessary. 3 However, few groups have empirically studied the effects of environmental (heat, cold, and moisture) and physical (rigid equipment and surfaces, friction, and tension) stressors on tissue adhesives. 3 Two groups examined the use of a tissue adhesive (Dermabond) for the closure of traumatic lacerations sustained by ice hockey athletes during competition in a senior men's world championship 4 and professional season.…”

Use of cyanoacrylate in the coaptation of edges of surgical wounds

“…14,16,44 However, according to Cardoso et al (2004), cyanoacrylates should not often be indicated for healing of highly mobile areas such as joints, areas of friction, and areas where precise alignment is a priority. These authors defend that their use should be restricted to children and cases of simple dilacerations.…”