Absorbable
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Absorbable materials, primarily used as surgical sutures (stitches), are
designed to naturally break down and be absorbed by the body over a period of time, eliminating the need for manual removal. This process typically occurs through hydrolysis or enzymatic reactions.
<p><b>Key Aspects of Absorbable Materials
Function</b>: Absorbable sutures hold body tissues together and provide temporary support for wound closure and healing, losing their tensile strength as new, healthy tissue grows.
</p><p><b>Mechanism of Absorption:</b> Synthetic absorbable materials (the most common type) degrade via a simple chemical process called hydrolysis, where water penetrates the suture strands and breaks down the polymer structure. Natural materials, such as plain or chromic catgut (derived from animal intestines), are absorbed by enzymatic reactions.
</p><p><b>Timeline: </b>The time it takes for absorbable sutures to dissolve completely varies depending on the material, ranging from a few weeks to several months. For example, some may be fully absorbed within 56 to 70 days, while others can take 90 to 210 days.
Material Types: They can be natural or synthetic, and either monofilament (single strand) or multifilament (braided). Common synthetic types include:
Polydioxanone (PDO/PDS): Monofilament, known for longer strength retention and often used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries.<b>
</b></p><p><b>Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl):</b> Braided, offers good tensile strength and is widely used in general, plastic, and ophthalmic surgeries.
Poliglecaprone (PGCL/Monocryl): Monofilament, used for procedures requiring short-term recovery, such as facial or cosmetic closures.</p>
Function</b>: Absorbable sutures hold body tissues together and provide temporary support for wound closure and healing, losing their tensile strength as new, healthy tissue grows.
</p><p><b>Mechanism of Absorption:</b> Synthetic absorbable materials (the most common type) degrade via a simple chemical process called hydrolysis, where water penetrates the suture strands and breaks down the polymer structure. Natural materials, such as plain or chromic catgut (derived from animal intestines), are absorbed by enzymatic reactions.
</p><p><b>Timeline: </b>The time it takes for absorbable sutures to dissolve completely varies depending on the material, ranging from a few weeks to several months. For example, some may be fully absorbed within 56 to 70 days, while others can take 90 to 210 days.
Material Types: They can be natural or synthetic, and either monofilament (single strand) or multifilament (braided). Common synthetic types include:
Polydioxanone (PDO/PDS): Monofilament, known for longer strength retention and often used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries.<b>
</b></p><p><b>Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl):</b> Braided, offers good tensile strength and is widely used in general, plastic, and ophthalmic surgeries.
Poliglecaprone (PGCL/Monocryl): Monofilament, used for procedures requiring short-term recovery, such as facial or cosmetic closures.</p>
Advantages:
- No removal needed: Patients avoid a follow-up visit to have stitches taken out, which is especially beneficial for internal wounds, children, or difficult-to-reach areas.
- Reduced scarring: Fast-healing absorbable sutures can result in minimal to no scarring.
- Lower infection risk: Monofilament and synthetic types are often coated with antibacterial agents and may have a lower risk of infection compared to some non-absorbable options.
Absorbable refers to materials, primarily used in medicine as surgical sutures (stitches), that are designed to be broken down and naturally assimilated by the human body over a period of time.
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