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Semin intervent Radiol 2008; 25(1): 058-064
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052307
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Novel Devices for Wound Closure in Interventional Radiology

Sidney Regalado1 , 2 , Brian Funaki1 , 2
  • 1Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • 2Department of Radiology, Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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19 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Wound closure issues are not as common in the field of interventional radiology when compared with other surgical fields, such as plastic surgery or dermatology. A common exception to this rule involves the placement and removal of chest wall vascular ports. This article reviews newer wound closure devices such as skin adhesives and closure film.

KEYWORDS

Wound closure - Dermabond - Indermil - chest port - tissue adhesives

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Sidney RegaladoM.D. 

Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center

5840 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2026, Chicago, IL 60637

Email: sidreg3@yahoo.com

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