Purpose To evaluate the performance of a 10/0 monofilament absorbable polyglactin suture for temporal 5.2 mm corneal incision phacoemulsification. Methods A prospective randomised controlled study of ...
Dissolvable stitches do not require removal but disappear over time. They are made of materials that the body gradually breaks down. People may also call them absorbable stitches. Dissolvable stitches ...
A recent review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts examines the state of cellulose-based sutures, focusing on materials, fabrication methods, and application performance. The ...
Monocryl® is the trade name of a polymeric monofilament thread made of glycolic acid and caprolactone acid, used for approximation and suturing of body tissues that require a moderate support time, ...
An update on traditional “catgut” could sense inflammation after surgery and even deliver drugs. Inspired by a technology developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed “smart” sutures ...
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ethicon*, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies**, today announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued new medical ...
In women who undergo elective cesarean delivery, wound complications are lower in Pfannenstiel incisions closed with poliglecaprone 25 suture compared with in those who receive polyglactin 910 suture, ...
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The surgical sutures market is poised to grow by USD 994 mn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. For a More Detailed Analysis, Get a ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who deliver by cesarean section seem to have similar cosmetic results whether the wound is closed with stitches or staples, a new study suggests. There are a number ...