Why Is Absorbable Suture Important?

Absorbable sutures provide temporary wound support until the wound heals well enough to withstand normal stress. Absorption occurs by enzymatic degradation in natural materials and by hydrolysis in synthetic materials. Hydrolysis causes less tissue reaction than enzymatic degradation.

What are dissolvable sutures used for?

Dissolvable (absorbable) stitches (sutures) are used to close wounds or surgical incisions, typically inside the body. Some wounds or incisions are closed by a combination of dissolvable stitches below the surface and nondissolvable stitches, or staples, on top.

Why do we use non absorbable sutures?

It is most often used as a percutaneous suture because of its low tissue reactivity. It is excellent for general soft tissue approximation or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures. It has high tensile strength but loses it over time when buried in tissue.