Bacterial Adherence Around Sutures of Different Material at Grafted Site: A Microbiological Analysis
Closure of the surgical incision has been the primary function of sutures since their introduction. However, whatever the type, they are known to carry bacteria, which can be a source of infection. Five types of surgical sutures, Gut, Silk, Vicryl, PTFE, and Polyamide, were selected and tested on th...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/18/2848 |