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Although a true allergy is not that common, there are people who have a terrible reaction to the sutures. I had surgery on my cervical spine last year . Surgery went great, no complications, no real pain... three weeks into my recovery, woke up with a really red suture site, with a small abcess...culture positive for MRSA. Antibiotics, more blood work,and pain. Three months later, finally stopped the antibiotics; not helping. Woke up with an abcess the size of my index finger and unable to touch my neck. Drove 2 hours in snowstorm to see surgeon in ER. CTscan,bloodwork, cultures still no reason. Turns out that it wasn't a true abcess, they're calling it a granuloma, and I am highly allergic to vicryl sutures. Another two months and finally starting to feel a bit better. Only problem: they need to do a 2nd fusion and plating in a few months... they just can't figure out how to close up the incision afterwards. My point is, no doctor, nurse, PA, FNP knows your body like you do, if something is wrong, keep looking for the answer. There is nothing wrong with a 3rd, 4th, or 10th opinion.
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What are the 3 types of suture?
The three main types of sutures are absorbable, non-absorbable, and barbed sutures. Absorbable sutures are designed to break down over time and do not need to be removed. Non-absorbable sutures remain in the body permanently unless removed. Barbed sutures have small barbs that help hold the tissue together without the need for tying knots.
What is 4.0 vicryl?
4.0 Vicryl is a type of absorbable synthetic suture made from a copolymer of glycolic acid and lactic acid. It is commonly used in surgical procedures for soft tissue approximation and ligation, as it provides good tensile strength and is absorbed by the body over time, typically within 60 to 90 days. The "4.0" refers to the suture's size, with smaller numbers indicating thicker sutures. Vicryl sutures are particularly favored due to their ease of handling and minimal tissue reactivity.
What sutures are use in a vaginal hysterectomy?
the uterus is closed in two layers using a large (such as 2-0 or 0) absorbable suture, something like a chromic gut, the fascia is closed using a heavy suture such as a 3-0 ethibond (nonabsorbable), plain gut can be used if any for subcutaneous closure, and an absorbable suture can be used on the subcuticular a smaller guage such as 4-0 vicryl, finally the skin can be closed with either staples (most common), tape (uncommon), or sutured with nylon suture (most eventually be removed).
What purse-string suture is placed in the cecal serosa for an appendectomy?
3.0 Vicryl SH
Suture used in peritoneum?
Absorbable sutures such as polyglactin (Vicryl) or polydioxanone (PDS) are commonly used in the peritoneum due to their ability to break down over time and reduce the risk of causing intra-abdominal adhesions. These sutures provide adequate tissue approximation during the initial healing phase before being absorbed by the body.
Are there any cases of an allergy to vicryl sutures?
Yes. The wounds get red and itchy, and the body naturally brings the sutures out. I happpen to be one of the unlucky patients allergy to vicryl sutures. Well you won't believe what I found this morning! I had these same sutures and totally freaked out! They were under a recall when I had my surgery in 2008!!!!! http://vicrylsutures.com/
What suture material is used for a open laparotomy cholecystectomy?
for subcutaneuous layer 0 or 2,0 vicryl or prolene and for skin if needed 0 or 2,0 nylon or prolene
Which suture is absorbed the fastest?
Catgut suture is generally absorbed the fastest among commonly used sutures. It is made from natural collagen and breaks down within 7-10 days after the tissue has healed.
What are the different types of sutures?
Absorbable Sutures Polyglycolic Acid SuturesPolyglactin 910 SuturesCatgut SuturesPoliglecaprone SuturesPolydioxanone SuturesNon-absorbable Sutures Polypropylene SuturesPolyamide / Nylon SuturesPolyester SuturesSilk SuturesPolyvinylidene fluoride / PVDF SuturesStainless Steel Sutures
What is the difference between salpingostomy and salpingotomy?
salpingotomy is essentially the same procedure as salpingostomy except that the incision is closed with 7-0 Vicryl or similar suture from william's obstetrics chapter 10. my understanding is that a salpingostomy is not sutured closed.
Do vicryl sutures dissolve?
VICRYL SUTURES CAN LEAD TO STASIS DERMATITUS, CELLULITUS, AND SO ON. IN MY CASE, I HAVE THE ABOVE THAT IS ALSO INFECTED, BEEN SEEN BY 9 DOCTORS , AND I GET A OH WELL RESPONSE TO IT. NOW, IT HAS GOTTEN TO A POINT THAT I AM SEARCHING THE SURGEY REPORT TO FIND OUT THE SUTURE MFR, PART #, LOT # USED ON ME DURING MY SURGERY. 2 1/2 YEARS OF ANTI-BIOTICS, LYMPH INFECTIONS, ETC IS ENOUGH. TIME TO SUE SOMEBODY.
What type of sutures are used for a thyroidectomy?
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.
