Uses of Plain Catgut Suture: Plain vs. Chromic Catgut Sutures

Uses of Plain Catgut Suture, Plain vs. Chromic Catgut Sutures

A plain catgut suture is a type of natural and absorbable suture. It is made of collagenous material taken from the submucosa of the small intestine of bovine (sheep and goat). It is a twisted poly-filament suture with a mono-filament appearance. This suture is usually ivory coated. The fast absorbing surgical suture is sterile and … Read more