Benefits of Universal Sutures
A blog around the benefits of using surgical sutures and the choice between different types. You do lots of surgical procedures in your hospital. But did you know that most procedures could be done without the use of sutures? That's right! Surgical stitches are a choice, and not always necessary, but they can add to the level of professionalism your practice has. If you ask ten different surgeons, you'll get ten different answers on what type of sutures to use. Some will tell you dissolvable sutures are the way to go, others will say the benefits of plain catgut sutures outweigh dissolvable ones. Sutures are widely used for non-medical situations where a strong and tight closure is necessary, including the obvious applications in clothing, together with other places where the strength of a stitch is needed. What is Surgical Sutures Surgical sutures are a staple in the world of medicine. They are used to hold tissue together after an incision has been made, and they co...