Suture Materials in Skin and Soft Tissue Reconstruction

For vascular repair

For permanent wound closure

For skin and soft tissue reconstruction (correct)

For bone fixation

Approximately 1 week

Approximately 3 weeks (correct)

Approximately 2 weeks

Less than 3 months

Permanent strength retention

Poor handling characteristics

Excellent handling characteristics (correct)

High tissue reactivity

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