Mohammad Idris, Hasan Yaqoob, Sher Akhbar, Bilal Khan, Khalid Jamal, Jamal Hussain.
Efficacy of using Cynoacrylate Glue (n-butyl 2-cyboacrylate) for Closure of Skin Wound in External Dacryocystorhinostomy in terms of Safety & Comfort of the Patient.
Ophthalmol Update Jan ;13(3):143-7.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of wound closure in external dacryocystorhinostomy (Ext DCR) with use of cyanoacrylate glue (c-glue) for skin wound closure in terms of safety, convenience, operating time, wound scar, dehiscence, infection, bleeding, and patient comfort. Study design: prospective, interventional case Series. Material and Methods: The study was carried out at Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from July 2011 to Jan 2013. We received 50 cases from outdoor department for management and were admitted for ext DCR. Data was collected on special proforma and was analyzed with the help of SPSS Version16. Results: The study population comprised of 50 cases. Females were in majority (60%). old patients than 40 years were common. Mean age was 62+/- 11 years common postoperative complications were wound Dehiscence and opening of wound (20%). redness and itching around wound area were the commonest postoperative complaints (24%). Conclusion: Use of glue is a useful friendly option for the surgeon and the patient. It requires proper follow up for wound related problem like dehiscence or scar formation.

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