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THE EFFECTS OF SUTURE MATERIALS AND SUTURE TECHNIQUES ON THE HEALING OF WOUNDS IN THE SKIN OF THE SHEEP

1960; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/icb.1960.12

1440-1711

AK Lascelles, PJ Claringbold,

Silk-based biomaterials and applications

SUMMARY Vetafil, braided polyester yarn, braided silk, monofilament nylon and plain catgut were used to suture wounds in the skin of sheep. The apposition of the edges of the wound, the gauge of the suture material, the tension of the sutures and the dressing were varied. The strength of the wound was used to assess the effect of these various factors. No significant differences were found with the exception that very closely spaced sutures caused a significant decrease in the strength of the wounds. The inflammatory response in the skin caused by the various suture materials was examined histologically. The response varied considerably, but no difference between the various suture materials could be seen.