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Polyglactin 910 suture in urinary tract

F F Bartone, P J Gardner, J C Hutson

    Urology
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Polyglactin 910 sutures caused cysts in guinea pig bladders and diverticula in dog ureters. Further studies are needed before using polyglactin 910 in urinary tract surgeries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Surgical sutures are essential in veterinary procedures.
    • Polyglactin 910 is a synthetic absorbable suture material.
    • Its long-term effects in the urinary tract require investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the tissue response to polyglactin 910 sutures in urinary tract surgeries.
    • To compare polyglactin 910 with traditional suture materials like silk and chromic catgut.

    Main Methods:

    • Cystotomies in guinea pigs and ureteral anastomoses in dogs were performed.
    • Sutures used included polyglactin 910, silk, and chromic catgut.
    • Postoperative tissue reactions were monitored over several months.

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    Main Results:

    • Small epithelial cysts developed in bladders sutured with polyglactin 910, increasing in size over time.
    • Cystic diverticula were observed in ureters sutured with polyglactin 910.
    • Tissue reactions differed significantly between polyglactin 910 and control sutures.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyglactin 910 sutures elicited adverse tissue reactions in the urinary tract of guinea pigs and dogs.
    • These findings suggest caution regarding the clinical application of polyglactin 910 in urological surgeries.
    • Long-term studies in diverse animal models are recommended before widespread clinical use.