| 11. | Absorbable sutures have the benefit over non absorbable sutures of not requiring removal.
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| 12. | Plant sterols have traditionally been considered non-absorbable.
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| 13. | The rectus fascia is closed with monofilament absorbable suture.
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| 14. | Absorbable stents were the first form of stent that many researchers tried to develop.
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| 15. | Catgut has largely been replaced by synthetic absorbable polymers such as Vicryl and polydioxanone.
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| 16. | Such polymers are used to make thread for absorbable stitches, among other medical uses.
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| 17. | The layers of tissue in the knee are stitched together, usually with absorbable sutures.
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| 18. | Iron-deficiency anemia can occur as the stomach normally converts iron into its absorbable form.
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| 19. | Occasionally, absorbable sutures can cause inflammation and be rejected by the body rather than absorbed.
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| 20. | Patients should avoid rapidly absorbable sugars and thus avoid popular soft drinks rich in glucose or sucrose.
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