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Sutures versus staples for wound closure in orthopaedic surgery: A pilot randomized controlled trial

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http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3598732?pdf=render
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Abstract

Background: In the spectrum of surgical decision-making, wound closure material is often an afterthought. However, the findings of a recent meta-analysis suggest that the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) is increased by using staples to close surgic

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