Clinicians around the world manage countless wounds daily. A good percentage of these wounds fall under the category of minor wounds. The stapling technique has been gaining popularity. This article will provide a brief overview of current methods and techniques of stapling in minor wound management. A WHO data suggests that more than a billion wounds are treated every day around the world. Many of these wounds are minor and require only wound closure.
Suturing is the most common technique for minor wounds but stapling and tissue adhesives are also gaining popularity. This article aims to review the technique of stapling in minor wound management. The primary goals of minor wound management are: Hemostasis Achievement of a functional scar that is cosmetically acceptable. Indications for Stapling In many wounds suturing remains the primary technique for wound management and closure. In…
