Absorbable versus silk sutures for surgical treatment of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial. [PDF]
BackgroundTrachoma causes blindness through an anatomical abnormality called trichiasis (lashes touching the eye). Trichiasis can recur after corrective surgery.
Saul N Rajak+11 more
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Evaluating the effects of vicrylrapide (polyglactin 910) and chromic catgut for episiotomy repair
Background: Objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of vicrylrapide (VR) (polyglactin 910) and chromic catgut (CC) for episiotomy repair.Methods: A prospective, randomized, comparative study carried over a period of one year.
Amita Gupta
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Clinical Outcome Following Surgical Repair of Small Versus Large Orbital Floor Fractures Using Polyglactin 910/Polydioxanone (Ethisorb®). [PDF]
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of surgical management of small versus large, isolated orbital floor fractures (OFFs) using polyglactin 910/polydioxanone (Ethisorb®).
Steinmassl O+8 more
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Comparative study of tissue response to polyglecaprone 25, polyglactin 910 and polytetrafluorethylene suture materials in rats [PDF]
The authors evaluated the biocompatibility of three suture materials, polyglecaprone 25, polyglactin 910 and polytetrafluorethylene, implanted into subcutaneous tissue in the dorsal region of 20 Wistar albinus rats. After periods of 2, 7, 14 and 21 days,
Nary Filho Hugo+5 more
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Randomized comparison of nylon versus absorbing polyglactin 910 for fascial closure in caesarean section. [PDF]
Regardless of numerous advances in surgical techniques, selection of the best technique to sew up wounds and the best suture material are still controversial. Several postoperative complications, including wound infection, stitched wound, chronic incision pain, wound dehiscence and hernia stitches result from many factors such as used suture material ...
Rezaie Kahkhaie K+5 more
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Comparative study of polyglactin 910 and simple catgut in the formation of intraperitoneal adhesions [PDF]
Purpose: To compare polyglactin 910 and simple catgut sutures for the incidence of intraperitoneal adhesions. Methods: Twenty female Wistar rats were placed into two groups. Group 1 received ischemic sutures and Group 2 received polyglactin 910.
Maria de Lourdes Pessole Biondo-Simões+3 more
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Perineal pain due to tears that occur during delivery can be felt immediately after birth or several months later, causing dyspareunia. Episiotomy as a prophylactic to protect the integrity of the pelvic floor is a straight and neat surgical incision ...
Benny Hasan Purwara+3 more
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Background: Absorbable synthetic biopolymers have been used as bone filler in Periodontology, proving effective stimulants to bone regeneration. Aim: Copolymerized polylactic and polyglycolic acid is used as a bone filler and polyglactin 910 as a ...
Vipin Chhabra+3 more
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A study of skin closure of surgical wound by subcuticular sutures with polyglactin 910 fast (rapide vicryl) in planned surgery [PDF]
Background: The skin is the largest and among the most complex organs of the body. Although the skin functions simply as a protective barrier to interface with our environment, its structure and physiology are complex.
Bhimani, Dhavalkumar A.+3 more
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Comparison of intraoperative handling and wound healing between (NEOSORB® plus) and coated polyglactin 910 suture (NEOSORB®): a prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background Coated polyglactin 910 suture with chlorhexidine (NEOSORB® Plus) has recently been developed to imbue the parent suture with antibacterial activity against organisms that commonly cause surgical site infections (SSI).
Bum Sik Tae+6 more
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