Suture Information Flashcards
1
Q
Plain gut resorption time
A
Tensile strength maintained at 7-10 days
fully absorbed at 70d
2
Q
How much longer does chromic gut last compared to normal gut?
A
Normal gut lasts 70 days total
Chromic gut lasts 90 days
3
Q
What is vicryl also known at?
A
Polyglactin 910
4
Q
What is the absorption time for polyglactin 910?
A
Also known as vicryl is fully absorbed by 56-70 days
2 months
5
Q
What is another name for monocryl?
A
Poliglecaprone
Absorbed at 91-119 days.
Only 30% tensile strength at 14 days.
6
Q
What does PDS stand for?
A
Polydiaxone
It is a synthetic monofilament in which 70% of the original tensile strength remains on day 14.
Completely absorbed at 6 months!!
7
Q
What is ethilon?
A
Nylon
8
Q
what is ethibond?
A
Polyester braided and coated with polybutalate.
9
Q
What is Dermabond?
A
Surgical super glue
