Choosing the right suture material | 合法醫療器材資訊網

The ideal suture would be totally biologically inert and cause no tissue reaction. It would be very strong but simply dissolve in body fluids and lose strength at the same rate that the tissue gains strength. It would be easy for the surgeon to handle and knot reliably. It would neither cause nor promote complications. Whilst there have been very great improvements in suture materials in the recent past and modern sutures are very close to above ideal, no single suture is ideal in all circumstances.

Different tissues have differing requirements for suture support, some needing only a few days eg muscle, subcutaneous tissue, skin; whilst others require weeks or even months eg fascia and tendon. Vascular prostheses require longer term, even permanent support. The surgeon must be aware of the differences in the healing rates of various tissues when choosing a suture material. Individual patient variation ...