14 citations
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Silastic-Dacron strips effectively prevent stretch-back after hair reduction surgeries.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using glued nylon suture or mesh improves cell retention in skin cell transplants.
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” Bidirectional barbed sutures are effective and can reduce surgery time, with a low infection rate and potential cost savings despite being more expensive.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair sutures are effective, eco-friendly, and cost-efficient for surgery.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” STITCH improves suture accuracy and efficiency, especially with human help.