by on January 23, 2024
PGA sutures refer to a class of absorbable stitches made of synthetic polyglycolic acid used to close incisions. They serve as a temporary means to accurately oppose tissue post-surgery and support initial healing until the body’s own collagen matrix closes the gap. In simpler terms, PGA sutures provide tension to bring wound edges together, reinforce as healing starts, and then gradually transfer load-bearing responsibility to new endogenous fibers formed within the closure line. As natural ...
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