linen
For a thyroidectomy, typically absorbable sutures, such as Vicryl or PDS, are used for closure of the incision. These sutures dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. Occasionally, skin staples may also be used for closure.
staples
The most common sutures used in intracapsular cataract extraction are 10-0 nylon sutures. These fine, non-absorbable sutures are preferred for their minimal tissue reaction and ability to provide excellent wound closure. Occasionally, 8-0 or 9-0 sutures may also be used, depending on the surgeon's preference and the specific case requirements.
Whoever is interested is surgical instruments used in tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy can see all of them on this site:http://zdravotni.humad.cz/soubor/19/Tonsils.pdfI hope you will find everything you need there.Maja
Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils
The short answer is yes. Sutures are used to hold skin or parts of your body together. When they are used internally, they can be absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. Non-absorbable sutures can be left in the body for a number of reasons and usually to hold something together for life, like a vasectomy, and as the name suggest absorbable sutures will absorbe into your body over time and never need removing.
It is used for cutting tissue and sutures.
Vicral and Prolene
To cut sutures after surgery.
Sutures are sometimes indicated to hold the gingival flap in place following the extraction. Sutures can also be used to reduce the possibility of premature loss of the blood clot, preventing a dry socket.
The suffix in tonsillectomy is -ectomy which means to cut out or remove by cutting.
Blood vessels are typically anastomosed (sewn together) or repaired with permanent, monofilament polypropylene (prolene) sutures