Types Of Surgical Sutures And Their Uses | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Surgery of any kind involves several different components and apparatus. Typically, doctors have to tend to and close the wounds, especially after invasive surgery. The wound usually takes several days to recover, and the doctor closes it in such a way that it prevents bleeding and infection. This triumph is achieved with the help of surgical equipment and procedures broadly categorised as surgical sutures.  This article explains the different types of surgical sutures.

A surgical suture is one of the most common medical devices[1] used by doctors during surgeries. The suture helps in holding body tissues together after a surgery or an injury. The application of a suture essentially involves the use of a needle along with an attached thread. Today, doctors have access to a wide variety and types of surgical sutures of different sizes, shapes and thread materials...