Silk Suture: Major Types, Uses, and Contraindications
Silk suture is a sterile non-absorbable surgical suture made of organic protein called fibroin. The organic protein, fibroin, is derived from domesticated silkworm species Bombyx mori of the family Bombycidae. The sutures are processed to remove the naturally-occurring sericin waxes and gums. The braided silk suture is coated with silicone or wax. The manufacturing process … Read more