Suture Materials in Skin and Soft Tissue Reconstruction

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What is the primary purpose of Vicryl sutures?

  • For vascular repair
  • For permanent wound closure
  • For skin and soft tissue reconstruction (correct)
  • For bone fixation

How long does it take for Vicryl sutures to lose their strength completely?

  • Approximately 1 week
  • Approximately 3 weeks (correct)
  • Approximately 2 weeks
  • Less than 3 months

Which characteristic of Vicryl sutures is mentioned in the text?

  • Permanent strength retention
  • Poor handling characteristics
  • Excellent handling characteristics (correct)
  • High tissue reactivity

What is the purpose of the VicrylRapide variation?

<p>As an alternative to fast-absorbing gut suture (C)</p>
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What additional variation of Vicryl sutures is mentioned in the text?

<p>An antibacterial-coated variation (D)</p>
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