Types of SUTURES by Material
- Absorbable
SUTURES:
- Description:
These SUTURES degrade and are absorbed by the body over time.
- Examples:
- Chromic
Gut: Treated natural collagen, absorption in 10-21 days.
- Vicryl
(Polyglactin 910): Synthetic, braided, absorption in ~56-70 days.
- PDS
(Polydioxanone): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~180 days.
- Monocryl
(Poliglecaprone 25): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~90-120
days.
- Common
Uses: Internal tissue, gastrointestinal, gynecology, pediatrics.