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| '''Surgical staples''' are specialized ]s used in ] to |
'''Surgical staples''' are specialized ]s used in ] to close ] wounds, anastamose ] or excise portions of ]. | ||
| The use of surgical staples was pioneered by a Russian surgeon in the 1960s.<ref> TVOntario Website; accessed 13 February 2007</ref> | |||
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==Skin staples== | ||
| Surgical staples are an alternative to ] a skin wound; it is much faster to staple a wound closed rather than suturing by hand. Skin staples are deployed using a disposable stapler, and removed with a specialized staple remover. Staples may be removed without the staple remover, but it is much slower, and more painful. | |||
| Surgical staples are made of ], although some are reportedly made of ]. | |||
| ⚫ | The cosmetic results of staples equivalent to sutures when removed early, as studied with ]s.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Stapled wounds have lower infection rates than traditional sutures.{{fact}} | ||
| ==Cosmetics== | |||
| ⚫ | The cosmetic results of staples |
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| ==Internal staples== | |||
| Staples may be used to anastomose segments of ] or to remove portion of a ] while simultaneously preventing bleeding and air leaks. | |||
| ==Materials== | |||
| Surgical skin staples are made of ]. Staples used inside the body are made of ], but some older staples are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel poses problems with ] scanners, whereas titanium is non-] and can be safely used with ]. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 02:01, 16 February 2007
Surgical staples are specialized staples used in surgery to close skin wounds, anastamose bowel or excise portions of lung.
The use of surgical staples was pioneered by a Russian surgeon in the 1960s.
Skin staples
Surgical staples are an alternative to suturing a skin wound; it is much faster to staple a wound closed rather than suturing by hand. Skin staples are deployed using a disposable stapler, and removed with a specialized staple remover. Staples may be removed without the staple remover, but it is much slower, and more painful.
The cosmetic results of staples equivalent to sutures when removed early, as studied with Cesarean sections. Stapled wounds have lower infection rates than traditional sutures.
Internal staples
Staples may be used to anastomose segments of bowel or to remove portion of a lung while simultaneously preventing bleeding and air leaks.
Materials
Surgical skin staples are made of stainless steel. Staples used inside the body are made of titanium, but some older staples are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel poses problems with MRI scanners, whereas titanium is non-magnetic and can be safely used with MRI.
See also
References
- "Medicine 101: Surgical staples" TVOntario Website; accessed 13 February 2007
External links
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