Reader Question: Suture Granuloma? My Suture’s Spitting Out!
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Dr. John D.Posted
Tue 28 Jul 2009 12:00am
dissolve? What in God’s name is a Suture Granuloma?
Long term dissolvable sutures used underneath skin closures (you probably have Monocryl, Maxon or PDS) have good points and bad points. They help control the width of scars making them stay thinner via holding the tension of a tight closure. Eventually these sutures dissolve in two to six months or more
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Paucis Verbis card: Sutures
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Michelle LinPosted
Fri 07 Jan 2011 12:00amSuturing is a common procedure performed in the ED, but we too often forget about the nuances of different suturematerials. We get set in our practice patterns... sutures on the skin for wound closure?
With this new suturematerial in my armamentarium, I thought it'd be helpful to review suture types and suture removal times for non
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Dermabond or Sutures?
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Dr. John D.Posted
Tue 03 Nov 2009 12:00am
Dermabond is a tissue glue used in surgery for the skin. When it first came out it was promoted as an alternative to sutures. Patients may ask about it to avoid discomfort and other times to avoid scars.
I have used it for as long as it has been available and would not recommend its use instead of sutures very often unless good surgical
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Quick-Close Vascular Suturing System
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Health & Human ServicesPosted
Thu 22 Apr 2010 9:00pm
Quick-Close® Suture Applier
Quick-Ti® Cinch Applier
This is a brief overview of information related to FDA’s approval to market..., and the basis for FDA’s approval.
Product Name: Quick-Close® Vascular Suturing System
PMA Applicant: Interventional Therapies, LLC
Address: 1 Gorham Island, Westport, CT 06880
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J&J Secretely Recalls Non-Sterile Sutures in Europe
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Ulysee W.Posted
Wed 02 Mar 2011 10:22pm
Recall-plagued Johnson & Johnson quietly recalled a half-million sutures in Europe, primarily in the UK, due to significant risk of contamination from faulty packaging. J&J did not publicize the recall, which took place late last year. However, the recall came to light after the UK's MHRA posted a notice on its website earlier today.
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The Apprentice Doctor ''How to Stitch Up Wounds'' Suturing Kit CD-ROM
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Dr. Syed L.Posted
Mon 17 Aug 2009 10:07pm1 Comment
Students in other medical careers e.g. dentistry , nursing, paramedics etc. * A resource to train Allied Healthcare professionals the basics principles of wound care (Osteopathic-, Homeopathic health practitioners, medical laboratory …
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The Apprentice Doctor ' ' How to Stitch Up Wounds' ' Suturing Kit CD-ROM
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