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What are stitches made from?
It depends whether it is absorbable or non-absorbable. Absorbable ones are made from polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid, and polydioxanone. However the non-absorbable ones are made from polypropylene.
What is dissolvable stitches?
A dissolvable stitch will be absorbed by the body, and won't require removal. They were historically made from organic material, however modern absorbable stitches are synthetic.
When are stitches used in laceration repair?
If the laceration is deep, several absorbable stitches (sutures) are placed in the tissue under the skin to help bring the tissue layers together.
Are the stitches used for inner tissues absorbable?
they should be, yes. if not. whoever stitched u up has made a mistake
How long do stiches have stay in in the testis?
Usually doctors out absorbable or "disappearing" stitches in the testes, these usually dissolve on their own in about ten days.
Why do most surgeons prefer to use absorbable sutures when performing an otoplasty?
Many plastic surgeons prefer to use absorbable sutures when performing an otoplasty in order to minimize the risk of disturbing the shape of the ear by removing stitches later.
Why is it advisable to take a shower instead of a bath after an orchiectomy?
Taking a shower rather than a tub bath for a week following surgery to minimize the risk of absorbable stitches dissolving prematurely.
Are ligatures absorbable or non-absorbable?
They can be both depending on the material used.
What must the surgeon do after removing fibroids from the uterus?
The uterus must be meticulously repaired in order to eliminate potential sites of bleeding or infection. The surgeon then sutures the abdominal wall and muscle layers above it with absorbable stitches, and closes the skin
How long until you can play football again after stitches in your foot come out?
It really depends on why the stitches were in there. If the stitches were there due to surgical implication i.e. fracture bone, ligament or tendon rupture, then you need to go through an appropriate amount of physical therapy to gain motion and strength back to the foot and ankle. If the stitches were there because you cut your foot on something, once the stitches come out, as long as the skin is closed you can play football. If you are worried, you can use krazy glue on the area that had the stitches or place a bandage on the area. I have had athletes play with stitches on as long as the area was well padded and bandaged up.
What is the breakdown of food into absorbable nutrients?
carbohydrates
Can you have sutures on the inside?
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.
