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How To Repair a Laceration With Stapling
Contraindications for Laceration Repair With Stapling
Absolute contraindications Anticipated MRI, because the magnetic field can tear staples from the skin Relative contraindications Lacerations on the face or neck because the cosmetic result is often inferior to that with suturing Lacerations on hands or feet because pain is more often increased Anticipated head CT because tissue staples create scan artifact Wound closure of any type may be contraindicated for wounds that are contaminated, relatively old, or that would be at higher risk of infection if closed, such as small bites to hands or feet, puncture wounds, or high-velocity missile wounds. Wounds involving deep structures (eg, nerves, blood vessels, ducts, joints, tendons, bones) may require specialized techniques or referral to a surgical specialist, as should those covering large areas or involving the face or hands. 