In a controlled, randomized trial in 45 cataract operations a new synthetic absorbable suture (8-0 monofilament Vicryl, made by Ethicon), was compared with monofilament nylon or virgin silk normally used. There was a higher incidence of early complications-hyphaema, shallow anterior chamber, and ...
Absorbable Surgical Suture Polyglacolic acid (PGA) Polyglacolic acid rapid (PGAR); Poliglactine 910 (PGLA) Polydioxanone(PDO/.PDS) ; Poliglecaprone 25(PGCL) Non-absorbable Suture: Silk Braided(SK) Nylon suture(NL) Polypropylene (PM) Polyester Suture(PB)Surgi...