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there is no chemical name for it as it is made with cow or sheep intestine.

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What is a plain gut suture?

A plain gut suture is a type of surgical suture made from collagen derived from the submucosa of the small intestine of sheep or cattle. It is absorbable, meaning it will break down in the body over time, so it does not need to be removed after a certain period. Plain gut sutures are commonly used for soft tissue approximation in surgeries.


Is chromic gut suture capitalized?

No, "chromic gut suture" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. It is a type of suture material.


Who was an Arab physician who began the use of animal gut for suture material?

Al-Razi, sometimes referred to by his Latin name as Rhazes, used animal guts as suture materials.


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).


Does gut sutures dissolve on its own?

Yes, gut sutures, which are made from natural materials like sheep intestines, are designed to dissolve on their own over time. The absorption process typically occurs within a few weeks to months, depending on the specific type of suture material used. This characteristic eliminates the need for a second procedure to remove them, making gut sutures a convenient choice in various surgical applications.


What is the scientific name for gut?

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What is the German name for handsome?

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What is another name for the gut?

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