Suture material | Knot security | Wound tensile strength | Tissue reactivity | Workability | Anatomic site |
Nylon (Ethilon) | Good | Good | Minimal | Good | Skin closure anywhere |
Polybutester (Novafil) | Good | Good | Minimal | Good | Skin closure anywhere |
Polypropylene (Prolene) | Least | Best | Least | Fair | Skin closure anywhere. Blue dyed suture useful in dark-skinned individuals. |
Silk | Best | Least | Most | Best | Rarely used |
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