Author Question: When handling synthetic absorbable sutures, soak them in saline before using to allow better ... (Read 42 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

When handling synthetic absorbable sutures, soak them in saline before using to allow better pliability.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When incisions are made along Langer lines, the resulting closure is more cosmetically pleasing.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

swimkari · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
These sutures are packaged and used dry. Do not soak or dip in saline because the material hydrolyzes in water and the tensile strength will decrease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Natural lines of tension are formed by the relationship of the skin to the underlying musculature. Austrian anatomist Karl Langer described how incisions could be more cosmetic if natural cleavage lines were followed when planning the surgical incision.