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21 Cards in this Set
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Plain Catgut |
· treated with aldehyde solution to strengthen· used for subcutaneous and repair of rapidlyhealing tissue· used to ligate superficial bloodvessels and suture subcutaneous fat and tissue under tension while healing· fast absorbing quality makes it ideal for skinor facial suturing |
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Chromic gut |
· Treated with chromium salts, which slow theabsorption process· Used in infected tissues and slow healingtissues, for ligation of larger vessels, biliary, urinary, and muscle andfascia closure |
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Collagen Suture |
Made of tendons ofcattle, chemically treated, purified and processed into strands. Collagen oftenused in ophthalmologicsurgery |
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Polyglyconate |
(MAXON)· Soft tissue exceptcardiovascular, neural, and ophthalmic tissues |
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Poliglecaprone |
(MONOCRYL)· Wound closure· Bowel surgery (mucosa)· Cosmetic surgery |
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Polyglactin 910 |
(Vicryl)· Used for ophthalmic proceduresand when absorption is desired |
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Polyglycolic acid |
(DEXON)· Used for peritoneal, fascia, andsubcutaneous closure |
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Polydiaxnone |
Polydiaxnone (PDS& PDS II)· May be used in slow healingtissues and for extended wound support· Abdominal and thoracic closures,subcutaneous tissue and colorectal surgery |
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Silk Sutures |
dermal virgin surgical silk |
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· SurgicalSilk |
-Silk gives good support duringearly ambulation and promotes rapid healing-Used in serosa of GI tract and to close fascia when no infection is present |
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Surgical Cotton |
-Consists of multifilament strand and is THE WEAKEST of NONABSORBABLEMATERIAL CHOICES- Gains strength when wet-Used for ligating and suturing but has no advantage over silk |
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Linen Suture |
Its tensilestrength is inferior to other nonabsorbables -Used for gastrointestinalsurgery |
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Surgical Steel |
Steel is used for:- Closure of abdominal wall or sternum- Retention sutures- Secondary repairs- Respiratory tract- Orthopedics- Neurosurgery . May be used inpresence of infectionbut not in the presence of another alloy such as titanium |
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Monofilament nylon |
· (Ethilonand Dermalon)-Smooth,single strand of noncapillary material-Used for: Microsurgery Ophthalmic Plastic/cosmetic skin closure |
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Uncoated multifilament nylon |
(Nurolon)Strand tightly braided to prevent capillaryaction, handles much like silk, strong, causes less reaction and may be used on all tissue |
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Coated multifilament nylon |
· (Surgilon) - treated with silicone, enhances passage throughtissue- Otherwise similar to silk and uncoatedmultifilament nylon |
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· Coatedpolyester fiber sutures |
(Ticron, Ethibond, Polydek, Tevdek, Teflon) Surface islubricated to provide a smooth passage through tissues-Used mainly for cardiovascular anastomosis andprosthesis placement -Retains strength indefinitely |
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Uncoated polyester fiber sutures |
(Mersilene and Dacron) - Used for cardiovascular and respiratory surgery |
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Polypropylene |
- most inert ofsynthetics- Easy to handleand may be used when infection is present andrequires long healing time- Material ofchoice for plastic surgery, cardiovascular procedures, continuousabdominal fascia closure, subcuticular pull-out suture and as a retention suture |
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Polybutester |
Novafil |
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Polyethylene |
Dermalene |
