Skin and recon

Question 1

Wound strength at 3-4 weeks after surgery compared to normal unincised skin

Answer 1

25%

5-10% in first 2 weeks
70-80% several months

Question 2

What distance of skin becomes charred with monopolar electrocautery?

Answer 2

0.255mm

Question 3

What size vessels can be torsed to achieve hemostasis?

Answer 3

1mm

Question 4

Suture material - Poliglecaprone 25
Trade name
Type
Tensile strength loss (2 weeks)
Complete absorption (if applicable)

Answer 4

Monocryl
Absorbable
Monofilament
50% at 1 week, 70-80% at 2 weeks
Completely absorbed 120 days

Question 5

Suture material - Polyglactin 910
Trade name
Type
Tensile strength loss (2 weeks)
Complete absorption (if applicable)

Answer 5

Vicryl
Absorbable
Multifilament
50% loss at 2 weeks
Completely absorbed 56-70 days

Question 6

Suture material - Polydiaxanone
Trade name
Type
Tensile strength loss
Complete absorption (if applicable)

Answer 6

PDS
Absorbable
Monofilament
50% loss at 5-6 weeks
Complete absorption 180 days

Question 7

Suture material - Glycomer 631
Trade name
Type
Tensile strength loss
Complete absorption (if applicable)

Answer 7

Biosyn
Absorbable
Monofilament
50% loss 2-3 weeks
Complete absorption 90-110 days

Question 8

Suture material - Polyglycolic Acid
Trade name
Type
Tensile strength loss (2 weeks)
Complete absorption (if applicable)

Answer 8

Dexon
Absorbable
Multifilament braided
50% loss at 2 weeks
Completely absorbed 60-90 days

Question 9

How many throws are recommended for a secure surgeons knot using PDS?

Answer 9

4-6