S Afr Med J. 1982 Sep 4;62(11):371-2.

A comparison of a disposable skin stapler and nylon sutures for wound closure.

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A disposable skin stapler (Proximate; Ethicon) was compared with conventional nylon sutures in respect of time taken for wound closure, cosmetic result and ease of application and removal. It was found that a time saving of 80% is possible with the stapling device, and that the cosmetic result with staples is as good as if not better than that with nylon sutures. A certain amount of experience and practice facilitates the use of the stapler.

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