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5 Sutures Flashcards

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Vicryl

A 
Synthetic (Polyglaclin)
Braided
Strength - 28 days
Absorption time - 50-70 days
Hydrolysis
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Monocryl

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Synthetic (poliglecaprone)
Monofilament
Strength - 14 days
Absorption time - 91-119 days
Hydrolysis
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PDS

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Synthetic (polydioxanone)
Monofilament
Strength - 6 weeks
Absorption time - 180-210 days
Slow hydrolysis
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Silk

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Natural (silk)
Braided
Strength ~1 year
Non-absorbable

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5
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Prolene

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Synthetic (polypropylene)
Monofilament
Strength - indefinite
Non-absorbable

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Dermabond

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Synthetic (2-octyl cyanoacrylate)

Strength - 5-10 days

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