[Vicryl Rapide versus Safil Quick. A prospective comparison of two fast resorbing suturing materials]

Currently, there are two fast-resorbing suturing materials on the Dutch market, viz. Vicryl Rapide and Safil Quick. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical suitability of both suturing materials, which was defined as minimal discomfort or pain for the patient, good knot security and tensile strength, predictable resorption, minimal tissue response, and good wound healing. In a group of 120 patients (60 patients randomized in each group), who were referred for apectomy, the clinical suitability of Vicryl Rapide and Safil Quick as fast-resorbing suturing materials was prospectively studied. The results showed that the tested materials were equivalent with regard to most aspects of their clinical suitability.