Table 3 - Suture Selection
SUTURE |
CHARACTERISTICS AND USE |
| Absorbable | |
| Dexon™, Vicryl™ | 60-90 days |
| Ligate or suture tissues where absorbable suture is desirable | |
| PDS™, Maxon™ | 6 month |
| Ligate or suture tissue especially where an absorbable suture and extended wound support is needed | |
| Chromic gut | Versatile material for use on tissues where sutures are buried |
| Not acceptable for suturing skin | |
| Non-absorbable | |
| Prolene™ | Inert |
| Use where there is tension | |
| Nylon | Inert |
| General closure | |
| Stainless steel clips | Requires intrument for removal |
| Staples | |
| Nexaband™ or other | Versatile and fast |
| tissue adhesives | |