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An Experimental Design to Compare the Compatibility of Absorbable and Nonabsorbable Suture Materials in the Lateral
Que Anh Vu1,2, Kwang-Eon Choi1, Cong Trung Nguyen3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Guro Hospital, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) and polypropylene (Prolene) are common suture materials used in ophthalmic surgical procedures. However, there are limited studies assessing tissue reactions to different sutures in eyelid areas. In this study, these suture materials were used subcutaneously in 10 lateral canthi of 5 pigs. Clinical reactive score (CRS) was assessed 14 days and 60 days after surgery. On histology, subcutaneous tissue reactions were assessed by the presence of different inflammatory cells, and the aggregate tissue irritation score was calculated. CRS and the histology score did not differ between these sutures. None of the suture materials used were superior for use in the lateral canthi of pig eyes. Therefore, we recommend both of these sutures for use in the subcutaneous tissue of the eyelid area in animal experiments or clinical practice.
