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Dermabond provides good cosmetic and functional outcomes for nail bed lacerations

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March 2013

Dermabond provides good cosmetic and functional outcomes for nail bed lacerations

Vol: 2| Issue: 2| Number:142| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of 2-octylcyanoacrylate versus suture repair for nail bed injuries

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Feb;33(2):250-3

Contributing Authors:
EJ Strauss WM Weil C Jordan N Paksima

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40 patients presenting with acute laceration of the nail bed were included in this study to assess the efficacy of Dermabond treatment. Patients were randomized to a group receiving traditional suture repair or Dermabond treatment. Results from final follow-up of 6 months indicated no differences in physician or patient rated cosmetic appearance. Both groups demonstrated similar functional and pai...

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