Evaluation of tensile strength and knot security of commonly used sutures in commonly consumed beverages, an in-vitro study.

ABSTRACT: Suture selection significantly impacts surgical outcomes, with tensile strength and knot security being critical factors. This study investigated the influence of suture material and environmental factors on these parameters. We compared four suture types: polyglactin 910 (PG), polypropylene (PP), silk (SK) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Tensile strength was assessed initially and during two weeks of immersion in various media (saliva, tea, coffee and cola). Knot security, specifically knot slippage and breakage, was evaluated across the different suture materials and media. Prolene displayed highest TS of all sutures. However this difference was statistically significant when compared with SK and PTFE sutures (p < 0.05). The mean tensile strength is significantly higher at day 3, day

SUBMITTER: Khan AAG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824219 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature