Which factors determine whether a laceration is closed with sutures, staples, or tissue adhesive?

Which factors determine whether a laceration is closed with sutures, staples, or tissue adhesive?

• A. Location and cosmetic importance; depth and tissue loss; vascularity; contamination risk; patient factors; clinician familiarity; high-tension or deep wounds favor sutures.
• B. Wound closure is determined only by patient preference
• C. Sutures are always best for any deep wound without consideration
• D. Adhesive alone is always chosen for all wounds

Answer: (A)