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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 60-62 |
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Postaural incision closure in single layer versus multiple layers: A comparison
Kuldeep Moras, Mahesh Bhat, Savita Lasrado, Celina Jayakumar, George Pinto
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Kuldeep Moras
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fr. Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0971-7749.131868
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Background: By tradition, the postaural incision is closed in single or multiple layers. In this study single layer closure is compared with multiple layer closure. Materials and Methods: Two hundred patients with Chronic suppurative otitis media undergoing ear surgery by post aural approach at our department were included in the study. Results: It was observed that time taken for single layer closure was far less compared with time taken for multiple layer closure, which was of statistical significance. Conclusion: single layer closure is as effective as multiple layer closure of postaural incision, with the distinct advantages of reduced closure time and lesser cost of suture material. |
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