[Intracutaneous skin suture with a resorbable synthetic monofilament suture]

We report about our good experience with a monofile, synthetic, absorbable Polydioxanone thread used for skin suture in an intracutaneous technique, after we performed more than 1,500 sutures of 7 to 30 cm length in patients of any age. We consider the suture to be suitable for children to achieve a cosmetically fine scare without a subsequent necessity to pull out the thread. The breaking strength, the absorbtion rate and the loss of inflammatory reaction is so satisfactory that we could not see any disadvantage by using this absorbable, synthetic thread for skin closure. Especially there was no disturbance in wound healing. In contrast, because of the secure and undisturbed wound-edge adaptation a non-irritant, firm, and hairline-like scar could be achieved. The time to carry out the suture is no longer than for other techniques.