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Chapter 8 – Engineering aspects of suture fabrication

Publication Type : Book

Publisher : Woodhead Publishing

Source : Advanced Technologies and Polymer Materials for Surgical Sutures

Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780128197509000139?via%3Dihub

Campus : Kochi

School : Center for Nanosciences, School of Nanosciences

Center : Nanosciences

Year : 2023

Abstract : This chapter emphasizes the importance of suture design with respect to its clinical utility and specific application. The different engineering aspects of suture development have been categorized under structural, physical and biological attributes. These parameters have been explained in detail with examples of commercial sutures and scientific studies. The interdependence of these diverse attributes of suture design is also highlighted in this chapter. The last part focuses on the engineering constraints relevant to the development of drug-eluting sutures, which broadens the functionality of conventional sutures.

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar, S., Menon, D. Engineering aspects of suture fabrication (2023) Advanced Technologies and Polymer Materials for Surgical Sutures, pp. 171–198.

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