Suture materials

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2023 Jun 26;143(10). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.22.0708. Print 2023 Jun 27.
[Article in English, Norwegian]

Abstract

Suture materials are of crucial importance for most surgical procedures, and knowledge about these is useful for all doctors. This clinical review article gives an introduction to the most common suture materials and their properties. Lastly, recent trends in suture technology are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Physicians*
  • Sutures*