Comparison of Elastane Fiber with Polyprolene and Polyglecaprone 25 used as Surgical Suture Material: an experimental preliminary study
Abstract
Aim: Elastane fiber is a synthetic monofilament polymer which is durable and highly flexible. In this preliminary study we compared Elastane fiber with polypropylene and polyglycaprone 25, surching the inflammatory reaction in the rat soft tissue, considering that it could be used for sternal closure because of its properties.
Material and Methods: Elastane fiber, polypropylene and polyglycaprone25 sutures were placed in 3 separate areas at 2 cm intervals in the subcutaneous tissue of each 8 male wistar albino rats without any incision, using the seldinger method. After two weeks, the rats were sacrified and tissue specimens, including the suture fragments, were resected. Histopathological scoring in terms of inflammation, vascularization, fibrosis and histiocytic reaction were achieved semiquantitatively.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between three suture materials in terms of inflammation (p=0.513), vascularization (p=0.065), fibrosis (p=0.108) and histiocytic reaction (p=0.630).
Conclusion: As a conclusion
elastane fiber showed similar
inflammatory changes with other suture
materials in the rat soft tissue which is thought
to be useful
for sternal closure
due to its high flexibilityand durability.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 3, 2018
Submission Date
February 15, 2018
Acceptance Date
February 28, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 9 Number: 1