Use of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl ® ) in Closure of Thoracoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgical Wounds in Children

ABSTRACT

Among the different ways to close for surgical wounds, the use of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl^®), is gaining popularity; it is effective, easy to use, and shows good cosmetic results. We describe our method of using Histoacryl in detail and discuss its advantages for pediatric surgery, especially for closure of thoracoscopy wounds.