9. Ideal suture material Flashcards
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- Ideal suture material
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-must not irritate tissues
-must not be allergenic
-must not be cancerogenic
-must have low capillarity
-must not have electrolytic properties
-must be contrasting
-must have minimal knot slippage
-must have good handling
-must not be expensive
-must be sterile
-must have a stable diameter