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  • Title: [Medizip surgical zipper: a new form of non-invasive wound closure with a surgical zipper].
    Author: Bastian PJ, Haferkamp A, Albers P, Müller SC.
    Journal: Aktuelle Urol; 2003 Oct; 34(6):398-401. PubMed ID: 14579187.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: We describe the use of a new, non-invasive skin closure system (Medizip, Nycomed Pharma GmbH, Ismaning, Germany) in urological procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between July and November 2002, 23 patients received non-invasive skin closure with a Medizip surgical zipper after urological procedures (13 radical prostatectomies, 3 suprapubic prostatic enucleations, 3 ablatio testis and 1 lumbal nephrectomy). Wound inspection was performed on day 3, day 8 and 6 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS: No wound complication such as infection or separation occurred. Wound dehiscence was seen in two patients (2 and 3mm). The zipper was removed routinely on day 8 after surgery. Of the 23 patients, 22 were pleased with the cosmetic results and rated the Medizip agreeable to wear. CONCLUSIONS: The Medizip surgical zipper is a safe, cosmetically satisfactory, cost-effective and time-sparing alternative to conventional suture material for skin closure.
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