Suture |
Absorbability |
Filament Type |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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5-0 Fast Gut |
absorbable |
Mono |
infection less likely |
more difficult to handle, |
highly inflammatory |
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7-0 Vicryl |
absorbable |
Braided |
easy to handle, |
infection and suture granuloma more likely |
7-0 Nylon |
non-absorbable |
mono |
least inflammatory, |
requires follow-up for removal |
best aesthetic outcomes, |
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infection less likely |
Adapted from
Lee J, Carter KD. Chapter 6. Suture Materials and Needle. IN: Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery, TA Oetting (Second Ed.) American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2006, 2011; pp 83-89.