title: Use of Vicryl (polyglactin 910) sutures in general surgical and cardiothoracic procedures.
abstract: The satisfactory substitute for catgut suture, Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture, was used in fifty-three patients who underwent general and thoracic surgical procedures. Theoretical advantages of increased strength, controlled absorption by slow depolymerization and dissolution, and superior handling characteristics were confirmed. No suture-related complications were observed.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D011108:Polymers; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013537:Sutures; D013903:Thoracic Surgery; D013909:Thorax / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates; D011108:Polymers; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid