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The Surface of Various Types of Surgical Sutures by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Received: 24 February 2017    Accepted: 31 March 2017    Published: 17 April 2017
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Abstract

Using scanning electron microscopy – SEM, 165 various samples of surgical sutures, including 75 monofilament and 80 multifilament sutures were studied. SEM revealed varying degrees of defects on surface of sutures. They became more frequent when knots were tied, found in 4 cases of monofilament sutures - 5.3% and 8 cases of multifilament sutures - 10%. SEM is one of the most reliable methods for evaluating suture defects that may cause surgical complications.

Published in American Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajtcs.20170202.15
Page(s) 35-40
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Keywords

SEM, Surgical Sutures, Defects, Knots, Monofilament, Multifilament

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    Karakozov Pavel, Ibadov Bakhrom, Mardonov Jamshid, Baybekov Iskander. The Surface of Various Types of Surgical Sutures by Scanning Electron Microscopy. Am J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;2(2):35-40. doi: 10.11648/j.ajtcs.20170202.15

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  • Republican Specialized Center of Surgery Named After Academician V. Vakhidov. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Republican Specialized Center of Surgery Named After Academician V. Vakhidov. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Republican Specialized Center of Surgery Named After Academician V. Vakhidov. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Republican Specialized Center of Surgery Named After Academician V. Vakhidov. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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