TY - JOUR AU - TZIMTZIMIS (Ε. ΤΖΙΜΤΖΙΜΗΣ), E. AU - PAPAZOGLOU (Λ. ΠΑΠΑΖΟΓΛΟΥ), L. PY - 2017/12/18 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Suture selection criteria and alternative methods for wound closure in companion animal surgery JF - Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society JA - J Hellenic Vet Med Soc VL - 64 IS - 1 SE - Review Articles DO - 10.12681/jhvms.15479 UR - https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/jhvms/article/view/15479 SP - 47-56 AB - <p>Selection of appropriate suture material is important for successful healing; it is based principally on the properties<br />of suture, the type of the tissue to be sutured and the condition of the wound. The mechanical and biological properties<br />of a suture and the suture’s size should correlate well to type and properties of the tissue to be sutured. Strategy of suture<br />selection for specific tissues is discussed. Presence of sutures in a wound can increase the rate of infection of the wound. The<br />severity of the infection is related to the suture’s properties when the wound is clean. Closure of infected wounds should be<br />avoided. Stapling is an alternative method for wound closure and offers a significant reduction in the operative time. Various<br />types of staplers are available, depending on type of the tissue and the surgical procedure. Skin staples are widely used<br />in the skin and other tissues. The use of vascular clips is an alternative way to ligate blood vessels. Tissue adhesives are<br />materials that can also be used in closure of specific types of wounds. Surgical mesh is useful for closure of large defects.</p> ER -