Urgent message: Tissue adhesives are quick, painless, and result in a good cosmetic outcome, making them well-suited for use to treat wounds in urgent care. SIMON TANKSLEY, M.D. Introduction Tissue adhesives are ideal for closing simple lacerations, especially on the face of children.1-3 Such repairs are quick, painless, and do not require removal of sutures. They are also excellent for treating large skin tears in the elderly (Figure 1) and particularly useful for thin, fragile …
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