Common How to suture exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES
Question 1.
Give an example of each of the following types of suture: Absorbable Monofilament; Absorbable Braided; Non-absorbable Monofilament; Non-Absorbable Braided
- Absorbable Monofilament: Catgut; PDS™ (Polydioxanone); Monocryl™ (Polycaprone Glycolide); Maxon™ (Polyglyconate)
- Absorbable Braided: Vicryl/Vicryl Rapide™ (Polyglactin 910); Polysorb™ (Lactomer 9-1)
- Non-absorbable Monofilament: Nylon™ (eg Ethilon); Prolene™ (Polypropylene)
- Non-Absorbable Braided: Silk; Ethibond™ (braided polyester)
Question 2.
When should sutures be removed from the face, hands/feet, trunk (approximately)?
- Face 5-7 days
- Hands/Feet 10-14 days
- Trunk 7-14 days