Benefits of cyanoacrylate mesh closure following exploratory laparotomy in horses.
Janine Astrid TerschuurRichard P C CoomerIan G HandelMaria Chiara PressantoShaun A McKanePublished in: The Veterinary record (2023)
No significant differences in the rate of SSI or overall cost wwere demonstrated between treatment groups. However, MS was associated with a higher rate of hernia formation than DP or ST. Despite increased capital cost, 2-OCA proved to be a safe skin closure method in horses and was no more expensive than DP or ST by the time visits to remove sutures/staples and treat infections were factored in.