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Sutures are sterile surgical threads used to stitch skin and internal tissues. They come in both absorbable and non-absorbable varieties. Collagen sutures are absorbable and composed of animal tissue. Vicryl sutures are synthetic and absorbable, made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide copolymer. Ethilon sutures are non-absorbable and made of nylon polymers to provide strength over time.

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