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Types and Properties of Sutures by IrfanButt is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses different types of sutures used in surgery. It begins by defining a suture as any material used to ligate blood vessels or approximate tissues. The document then provides a brief history of sutures and describes ideal properties. It classifies sutures as either absorbable or non-absorbable, and natural or synthetic. Examples of different suture materials are given for each classification along with their properties and uses.
- Author
- IrfanButt
- Language
- EN