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Sutures Flashcards

1
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How would you classify sutures?

A

Absorbable and non absorbable

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Describe some of the different absorbable sutures

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Monocryl - monofilament, used for subcuticular skin closure
PDS - monofilament, used to close the abdominal wall
Vicryl - braded multifilament, used to close subcuataneously or close a bowel anastomosis.

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