Significance of Suture material
Suture material refers to medical devices designed to hold the edges of a wound together until healing occurs. These materials can be either absorbable or non-absorbable and are composed of threads made from natural or synthetic fibers. The choice of suture material, influenced by historical descriptions from Sushruta, can impact the healing process and even the risk of hernia recurrence. Overall, suture material plays a crucial role in facilitating wound closure and tissue support following surgical procedures.
Synonyms: Suture thread, Suturing material, Surgical thread, Surgical sutures
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The concept of Suture material in scientific sources
Suture material pertains to the threads used for wound closure and surgical incisions, significantly impacting hernia recurrence risk based on whether the material is absorbable or non-absorbable.
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Suture materials are medical devices used to hold the edges of a wound together until healing occurs. They can be absorbable or nonabsorbable and include threads made from natural or synthetic fibers.[1] (2) Various materials used to stitch wounds, as described by Sushruta, which include natural fibers and synthetic options available in modern practices.[2] (3) The first descriptions of various types of suture materials, including natural fibers and innovative techniques introduced by Sushruta.[3] (4) Materials used to facilitate closure and healing of surgical or trauma-induced wounds by upholding tissues together.[4]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Suture material refers to the types of threads and materials used to close wounds, which can be absorbable or non-absorbable, as described in Sushruta Samhita.[5] (2) The materials, such as threads and sutures, used to close wounds.[6] (3) The type of stitching material used to close incisions during surgery, which may affect the risk of hernia recurrence based on whether it is absorbable or non-absorbable.[7]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) A material used to close a surgical wound, which can induce reactions in the body.[8] (2) The substances or items used to close wounds during surgical procedures, historically made from natural materials such as plant and animal origins.[9]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) Threads used to hold tissue together after surgical procedures.[10]