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This study aims to compare scar outcomes between rapidly absorbable and non-absorbable sutures (stitches) for the closure of wounds after skin cancer removal on the face.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| rapidly absorbable suture (Vicryl Rapide) | Active Comparator |
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| non-absorbable suture (Ethilon) | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rapidly absorbable suture (Vicryl Rapide) | Other |
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| non-absorbable suture (Ethilon) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) score | 6 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| David Zloty, MD | University of British Columbia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, UBC, Vancouver General Hospital | Vancouver | British Columbia | V5Z 4E8 | Canada |
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| Other |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002921 | Cicatrix |
| D019066 | Facies |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005355 | Fibrosis |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009757 | Nylons |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010969 | Plastics |
| D011108 | Polymers |
| D046911 | Macromolecular Substances |
| D001697 | Biomedical and Dental Materials |
| D008420 | Manufactured Materials |
| D013676 | Technology, Industry, and Agriculture |
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