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Simple, painless, cosmetic closure of endaural incisions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

R. K. Bhalla  and
T. H. J. Lesser
R. K. Bhalla
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool,UK.
T. H. J. Lesser
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool,UK.
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Abstract

Endaural incisions provide a cosmetic approach to the middle-ear cleft, tympanic membrane for myringoplasty, and attic and antrum for small cavity mastoidectomy. These wounds have traditionally been closed with sutures, but platelet or fibrin adhesives provide an alternative. However, discomfort at the time of suture removal, particularly in children, and the risk of transmission of blood-borne infections in gels are limitations to these wound closure techniques. This paper describes our experience with Histoacryl® glue (butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) in closing endaural incisions.

Keywords

Wound HealingAdhesivesEar
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 117 , Issue 1 , January 2003 , pp. 67 - 68
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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