Suture materials - what do you use?

RE: Suture materials - what do you use?

Elizabeth — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:30:54 GMT

Thanks, that is really useful.

RE: Suture materials - what do you use?

Alasdair Hotston Moore — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:26:45 GMT

www.vetsurgeon.org/.../5947-Covidien-Surgery-Flashcards-2.pdfthis might be useful

RE: Suture materials - what do you use?

Elizabeth — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:10:40 GMT

Thank you! It was the reply to the first question in this article that concerned me - especially the fast degradation of pds in the stomach.
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/wound-healing-surgery-suture-veterinary#take-the-quiz

I used to use a lot of vicryl but rarely use it anymore.

RE: Suture materials - what do you use?

Clive Ansell — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:27:29 GMT

Vicryl is my default go to for most things. Monocryl for closing viscera. PDS for closing ex laps or big abdominal ops, where extra and longer duration of strength needed.

Often used Vicryl for almost anything where PDS/Monocryl not available, not noticed any diiference for not having it.

Like Vicryl Rapide for more deliacte surgeries such as eyelid mass removals and anal gland removals. seems softer and less irritant, and sites heal quickly so long duration not needed

Don't like and don't use catgut.

Worked in a practice recently that uses cheap Vicryl and PDS imitations, far more reactions and a few wound breakdowns.

Lots of BS talked about suture materials.

RE: Suture materials - what do you use?

Rob Loxley — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:44:13 GMT

PDS mostly here for both, though some here prefer Monocryl for cystotomies. Usually a 2 layer closure for stomachs and single layer for bladder