A REVIEW ON WOUND CLOSURE MATERIALS USED FOR SURGICAL INCISION CLOSURE

AimThe aim of this study is to present the selection of wound closure materials (sutures, needles, staples, and skin tapes).The characteristics of commonly used suture materials and needles are discussed as a background for their rational selection and usage.The attributes of staples and sutureless skin closures (skin tapes) are also mentioned.The goals of wound management are to avoid infection and also to achieve a functionally and aesthetically pleasing scar.The scope of this article is to review the various wound closure materials available.