Use of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl ® ) in Closure of Thoracoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgical Wounds in Children

, , and

https://doi.org/10.1089/pei.1998.2.31

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Among the different ways to close for surgical wounds, the use of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl^®), is gaining popularity; it is effective, easy to use, and shows good cosmetic results. We describe our method of using Histoacryl in detail and discuss its advantages for pediatric surgery, especially for closure of thoracoscopy wounds.

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.