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. 1978 Apr 27;96(16):883-6.

[Suture materials in surgery. Significance of basic substance and construction of surgical suture material for utilization in vivo]

[Article in German]
A Thiede
  • PMID: 648993

[Suture materials in surgery. Significance of basic substance and construction of surgical suture material for utilization in vivo]

[Article in German]
A Thiede. Fortschr Med. .

Abstract

The paper is a review of all available suture materials (absorbable and non-absorbable threads). The tissue reaction to the various sutures is discussed and histologically demonstrated, as well as possible complication. It is described which suture material is best suited for the various tissues and suturing techniques.

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