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Initial evaluation of absorbable polydioxanone suture for peripheral vascular surgery.

S W Merrell1, P F Lawrence

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132.

Journal of Vascular Surgery
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Monofilament absorbable polydioxanone sutures are a viable alternative to polypropylene for vascular anastomosis. This study found polydioxanone sutures safe and effective, with no anastomotic complications during follow-up.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Materials Science

Background:

  • Autogenous vascular anastomosis integrity relies on tissue healing, not permanent suture support.
  • Traditional polypropylene sutures provide permanent support, but absorbable alternatives may offer advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate monofilament absorbable polydioxanone as an alternative to polypropylene for suturing autogenous vascular tissue in adult peripheral vascular operations.
  • To assess the handling characteristics, safety, and efficacy of polydioxanone sutures in vascular surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 20 patients undergoing 21 vascular procedures using polydioxanone sutures.
  • Evaluation of suture handling during surgery, followed by clinical assessments and duplex scans for patency, pseudoaneurysms, and anastomotic narrowing.

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  • Actuarial analysis of test site patency at 1, 3, and 6 months.

    • Main Results:

    • Polydioxanone sutures demonstrated handling characteristics comparable to polypropylene.
    • No deaths, anastomotic narrowing, or pseudoaneurysms were observed during a mean follow-up of 7.2 months.
    • Actuarial patency rates at 1, 3, and 6 months were 97%, 97%, and 86%, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • Polydioxanone sutures possess acceptable handling properties for vascular applications.
    • These absorbable sutures provide adequate mechanical support for vascular healing.
    • Further randomized trials are needed to compare long-term patency with permanent sutures.