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Sutures are important in promoting the healing process in damaged tissue and preventing further complications. Degradable sutures are useful in many wound closing applications, especially when the wound is minor. It is important that the best possible suture material is chosen based on the type of wound, bodily location, and other factors. For example, to minimize potential scarring where cosmetic implications are considerable, the smallest suture materials are generally chosen. The materials used to manufacture these sutures dictate the type of immune response, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties, consequently influencing wound treatment. | Sutures are important in promoting the healing process in damaged tissue and preventing further complications. Degradable sutures are useful in many wound closing applications, especially when the wound is minor. It is important that the best possible suture material is chosen based on the type of wound, bodily location, and other factors. For example, to minimize potential scarring where cosmetic implications are considerable, the smallest suture materials are generally chosen. The materials used to manufacture these sutures dictate the type of immune response, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties, consequently influencing wound treatment. | ||
===Usage and Injury Recover=== | ===Usage and Injury Recover=== | ||
[[Image:Suturerecoverytime.png|thumb|left|upright=1.5|''Table: Typical external suture removal time. [6]''.]] | [[Image:Suturerecoverytime.png|thumb|left|upright=1.5|''Table: Typical external suture removal time. [6]''.]][[Image:2007-10-kp01.GIF|right|upright=1|'''']] | ||
Lacerations to the skin are a common occurrence in which the use of absorbable sutures may be considered. Any, or all layers of the skin – epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer, and the deep fascia are all of concern in the event of damage to the skin. The deeper an injury, the more likely sutures will be considered for treatment. Internally, sutures are also used, such as in oral surgery, depending on the size of laceration and probability of complication. As with any injury, the wound must avoid becoming infected, and ideally have as minimal scarring as possible. For external wounds, it is common practice to cover the wound in an antibiotic with a wound bandage. [ | Lacerations to the skin are a common occurrence in which the use of absorbable sutures may be considered. Any, or all layers of the skin – epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer, and the deep fascia are all of concern in the event of damage to the skin. The deeper an injury, the more likely sutures will be considered for treatment. Internally, sutures are also used, such as in oral surgery, depending on the size of laceration and probability of complication. As with any injury, the wound must avoid becoming infected, and ideally have as minimal scarring as possible. For external wounds, it is common practice to cover the wound in an antibiotic with a wound bandage. [11] | ||
There are several overlapping phases involved in wound healing, and the proper use of sutures can help speed the process. The appropriate use of sutures will shorten the amount of time that the body will need for each phase. | There are several overlapping phases involved in wound healing, and the proper use of sutures can help speed the process. The appropriate use of sutures will shorten the amount of time that the body will need for each phase. | ||
== Suture Materials == | == Suture Materials == | ||
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<br>[9] UT Southwestern Medical Center. "Hydrogen Peroxide Could Cause Absorbable Sutures To Come Apart, Researchers Report." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 August 2007. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070731085507.htm>. | <br>[9] UT Southwestern Medical Center. "Hydrogen Peroxide Could Cause Absorbable Sutures To Come Apart, Researchers Report." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 August 2007. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070731085507.htm>. | ||
<br>[10] Prodivet Pharmaceuticals. "The History of Surgical Thread." <http://www.prodivet.com/en-GB/Products/Surgical-threads/The-history-of-surgical-thread.aspx>. Accessed 10 Feb 2015. | <br>[10] Prodivet Pharmaceuticals. "The History of Surgical Thread." <http://www.prodivet.com/en-GB/Products/Surgical-threads/The-history-of-surgical-thread.aspx>. Accessed 10 Feb 2015. | ||
<br>[11] DeLemos, David. "Closure of Skin Wounds with Sutures." Closure of Skin Wounds with Sutures. Ed. Anne M. Stack and Allan B. Wolfson. UpToDate, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. <http://www.uptodate.com/contents/closure-of-skin-wounds-with-sutures>. | |||
