BACKGROUND This is the first study assessing the properties of large-diameter degradable sutures relevant for orthopedic applications over the course of in vitro incubation for 2 months. The data we present here provide guidance to the orthopedic surgeon in predicting the long-term performance of suture materials used everyday in surgical practice. METHODS Five different absorbable (Vicryl, M...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The search for the perfect suture is going on and has resulted in the introduction of many different suture types into the market. The purpose of this study is to investigate the holding strength (HS) of different sutures in the renal parenchyma in an experimental study on pig kidneys. METHODS The HS that caused sliding of the suture was investigated in 5 adult porci...

A preliminary study into the use of Vicryl in cataract and squint surgery has already been published (Munton, Phillips, Martin, Bartholomew, and Capperauld, I974). The safety and efficacy of the material were confirmned and it was concluded that the overall handling characteristics of monofilament Vicryl 8-o (dyed purple) were superior to monofilament nylon and equal to virgin silk. The sutures...

Absorbable sutures are in use for more than 30 years. Tissue reactions which might be associated with suture material have rarely been reported in the past. After a long period without complications caused by suture material we observed 12 cases of unexpected tissue reactions after clean operations. Our patients 3-8 weeks after uneventful elective clean operations (varicose vein, hernia, benign...

A preliminary study into the use of Vicryl in cataract and squint surgery has already been published (Munton, Phillips, Martin, Bartholomew, and Capperauld, I974). The safety and efficacy of the material were confirmned and it was concluded that the overall handling characteristics of monofilament Vicryl 8-o (dyed purple) were superior to monofilament nylon and equal to virgin silk. The sutures...

Background and Aim: The risk of surgical site infection may depend on bacterial attachment and physical and chemical properties of suture materials. This study aimed to evaluate bacterial accumulation on triclosan-coated (Vicryl Plus) and silk sutures placed at different distances from Vicryl Plus after dental implant surgery. Materials and Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 20 pati...

Purpose. Myomectomy has been performed through laparoscopy. Suturing is known as rate-limiting step in laparoscopic myomectomy. The present study was aimed at comparing the clinical outcomes of absorbable knotless wound closure device with the results of conventional suturing. Methods. This prospective study included 62 women who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy at Taipei City Hospital, Zhongx...

The primary purpose of tissue reconstruction is to connect separated wound edges. Proper selection of sutures helps achieve better results in skin surgery. Polypropylen (Prolene®) and polyglactin 910 (Vicryl rapid®) were observed and compared for use in veterinary skin surgery. The handling characteristics of Prolene® suture is less satisfactory then Vicryl rapid® suture because of the stiffnes...

BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that complaints after episiotomy repair depend on the method and material used for repair. The objective of our study was to determine which of two frequently used suture materials, Monocryl® (poliglecaprone 25) and Vicryl Rapide™ (polyglactin 910), is superior for intracutaneous closure of the skin in mediolateral episiotomies. METHODS In a randomized c...

Episiotomy, the incision of the perineum during the last part of the second stage of labour or delivery is still considered a controversial procedure. Long-term complications after episiotomy repair are common. A large proportion of women suffer short-term perineal pain and up to 20% have longer-term problems (e.g. dyspareunia).1 Other complications involve the removal of suture material, exten...