| Early Wound problems . | Group 1: skin adhesive (n = 183) . | Group 2: suture (n = 185) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient closure (%) | 7 (3.8) | 0 | 0.01* |
| Minor bleeding (%) | 4 (2.2) | 3 (1.6) | 0.69 |
| Major bleeding (%) | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 0.99 |
| Pocket haematoma (%) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.7) | 0.75 |
| Wound irritation (%) | 13 (6.0) | 7 (3.8) | 0.16 |
| Wound excoriation (%) | 9 (4.9) | 0 | 0.02* |
| Early Wound problems . | Group 1: skin adhesive (n = 183) . | Group 2: suture (n = 185) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient closure (%) | 7 (3.8) | 0 | 0.01* |
| Minor bleeding (%) | 4 (2.2) | 3 (1.6) | 0.69 |
| Major bleeding (%) | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 0.99 |
| Pocket haematoma (%) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.7) | 0.75 |
| Wound irritation (%) | 13 (6.0) | 7 (3.8) | 0.16 |
| Wound excoriation (%) | 9 (4.9) | 0 | 0.02* |
*Statistically significant.
| Early Wound problems . | Group 1: skin adhesive (n = 183) . | Group 2: suture (n = 185) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient closure (%) | 7 (3.8) | 0 | 0.01* |
| Minor bleeding (%) | 4 (2.2) | 3 (1.6) | 0.69 |
| Major bleeding (%) | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 0.99 |
| Pocket haematoma (%) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.7) | 0.75 |
| Wound irritation (%) | 13 (6.0) | 7 (3.8) | 0.16 |
| Wound excoriation (%) | 9 (4.9) | 0 | 0.02* |
| Early Wound problems . | Group 1: skin adhesive (n = 183) . | Group 2: suture (n = 185) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient closure (%) | 7 (3.8) | 0 | 0.01* |
| Minor bleeding (%) | 4 (2.2) | 3 (1.6) | 0.69 |
| Major bleeding (%) | 0 | 1 (0.5) | 0.99 |
| Pocket haematoma (%) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.7) | 0.75 |
| Wound irritation (%) | 13 (6.0) | 7 (3.8) | 0.16 |
| Wound excoriation (%) | 9 (4.9) | 0 | 0.02* |
*Statistically significant.
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