Table 2 Comparison of skin closure methods by operative time and incidence of wound complications and infections

Surgical time (min)

81.4 (69.6–93.2)

79.7 (69.0–90.5)

Closure time (min)

4.8 (2.6–7.1)

12 (7.9–16)

% total procedure

7.9% (4.7–11)

15%[10–18]

Wound Complication

Absolute :

34

25

Percentage:

49%

32%

Suspected Infections

Absolute :

19

14

Percentage:

28%

18%

Confirmed Infections

1

1

Pain with removal (2 wk)

2.5 (1.6–3.4)

3.7 (2.8–4.6)

Pain with removal (6 wk)

3.4 (2.5–4.3)

3.0 (2.1–3.9)

Data presented as Mean (95% CI) or Absolute Number