title: Polyglyconate suture in pediatric surgery.
abstract: The authors have clinically evaluated a synthetic monofilament suture and have found it very satisfactory for all wound closures, esophageal and intestinal anastomoses, and bronchial closures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60614.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Raffensperger
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schwarz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; C046409:polyglyconate