√ Surgery : Suture Materials And When To Use Them















































 ExamplesSynthetic or NaturalSuggested Indications
Absorbable Monofilament

  • CatgutChromic Catgut


NaturalRarely used


  • PDS™ (Polydioxanone)

  • Monocryl™ (Polycaprone Glyc0l1de)

  • Maxon™ (Polyglyconate)


SyntheticBuried dermal sutures or continuous subcuticular suture
Absorbable Braided

  • Vicryl/Vicryl Rapide™ (Polyglactin 910)

  • Polysorb™ (Lactomer 9-1)


SyntheticBuried dermal suturesVicryl rapide excellentchoice for interrupted sutures in the hands, ‘pink’ lip laceration repairs and facial lacerations in children (do not need removal)
Non-Absorbable Monofilament

  • Nylon™ (eg Ethilon)


NaturalUsed for skin closure, minimally reactive, also used internally for vascular anastomoses, tendon/nerve repairs


  • Prolene™ (Polypropylene)


Synthetic
Non-Absorbable Braided

  • Silk


NaturalTraditional ‘gold standard’ non-absorbable suture, easy to handle, rarely used in modern practice for skinAlternative for tendon repair


  • Ethibond™ (braided polyester)


Synthetic


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