title: Sutures and staples.
abstract: A guide to the history, properties and uses of sutures and staples.
authors.affiliation: Consultant senior lecturer, Department of Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Leaper
authors.affiliation: Senior surgical registrar, Department of Surgery. Bristol Royal Infirmary. Bristol.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Lucanotti