Suture selection is a crucial and integral factor to ensuring successful surgical outcomes. Suture material choices must be based on the anticipated wound healing times and tissue types as well as considerations unique to each patient (e.g., age, weight, overall health status, presence of infection.)1 Since many sutures are subject to either absorption, encapsulation or rejection, using the wrong suture type may lead to unintended consequences such as wound dehiscence or the development of draining fistulous tracts. Veterinary technicians well versed in suture types and selection criteria will be more adept at anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
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