Abstract
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) approaches the desired qualities of an absorbable suture material. Laboratory investigations, clinical studies and the authors' own experience with this welcomed addition to the surgeon's armamentarium are reviewed.
Article PDF
Similar content being viewed by others
Avoid common mistakes on your manuscript.
References
Aston, S. J.: The choice of suture material for skin closure. J. Dermatol. Surg. 2:57, 1976.
Conn, J., Oyasu, R., Welsh, M., and Brai, J.: Vicryl (Polyglactin 910) synthetic absorbable sutures. Am. J. Surg. 128:19, 1974.
Hermann, J. B., Kelly, R. J., and Higgins, G. A.: Polyglycolic acid sutures. Arch. Surg. 100:486, 1970.
Horton, C. E., Adamson, J. E., Maladick, R. A., and Carraway, J. H.: Vicryl synthetic absorbable sutures. Am. Surg. 40:729, 1974.
Jenkins, H. P., Hardina, L. S., Owens, F. M., and Swisher, F. M.: Absorptions of surgical catgut. III. Duration in the tissues after loss of tensile strength. Arch. Surg. 45:74, 1942.
Katz, A. R. and Turner, R.: Evaluation of tensile and absorption properties of polyglycolic acid sutures. Surg. Gynecol. Obstet. 131:701, 1970.
MacKenzie, D.: The History of Sutures (presented to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1971). Med. Hist. 17:158, 1973.
Madsen, E. T.: An experimental and clinical evaluation of surgical suture materials. Surg. Gynecol. Obstet. 97:73, 1953.
Martyn, J. W.: Clinical experience with a synthetic absorbable surgical suture. Surg. Gynecol. Obstet. 140:747, 1975.
Postlethwait, R. W., Willigan, D. A., and Ulin, A. W.: Human tissue reaction to sutures. Ann. Surg. 181:144, 1975.
Ulin, A. W.: The ideal suture material. Surg. Gynecol. Obstet. 135:113, 1972.
Van Winkel, W. and Hastings, D. C.: Considerations in the choice of suture material for various tissues. Surg. Gynecol. Obstet. 135:113, 1972.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Aston, S.J., Rees, T.D. Vicryl sutures. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 1, 289–293 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570263
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570263