Absorbable suture can be left in situ, and would typically not lead to problems with future pregnancies.
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The absorbable backing may be synthetic ( for instance made from existing absorbable suture materials e . g.
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Davis and Geck's most significant contribution to the surgical field was the invention of the synthetic absorbable suture.
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A long, non-absorbable suture may be left in the stump of the spermatic cord in case later surgery is deemed necessary.
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Synthetic absorbable ( bioabsorbable ) staples are also now becoming available, based on polyglycolic acid, as with many synthetic absorbable sutures.
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After insertion of a chest tube to prevent hemothorax and / or pneumothorax, the fourth and fifth rib are approximated by an absorbable suture.
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Another advantage of suture-based repairs over permanent mesh repairs is that they do not introduce significant permanent foreign-body material, at worst, only polypropylene non-absorbable sutures.
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Repair is either performed by suturing the inguinal ligament to the pectineal ligament using strong non-absorbable sutures or by placing a mesh plug in the femoral ring.
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In terms of operative techniques, differences in neither cuff integrity nor shoulder function were reported in studies comparing single-row versus double-row suture anchor fixation and mattress locking versus absorbable sutures.
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Although the name " Vicryl " is a trademark of Ethicon, the term " vicryl " has been used generically referring to any synthetic absorbable suture made primarily of polyglycolic acid.
