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  • Title: [Experimental studies on the usefulness of Dexon (polyglycolic acid) and our own modified suture method for suturing after tendon severing].
    Author: Minta P.
    Journal: Z Exp Chir; 1980; 13(1):59-65. PubMed ID: 6255691.
    Abstract:
    The author had observed in experimental investigations the healing process that achillo-tenotomy in rabbits and a following suture with catgut or silk or DEXON. The suture after tenotomy was carried out with a circular suture of an own modification. Microscopic and macroscopic investigations showed a distinct bigger reaction of the connective tissue and more adhesions around the tenorrhaphy after catgut suture than after silk or DEXON suture. The mechanic investigations showed a clearly smaller tensile strength after a catgut suture than after silk or DEXON suture. Since DEXON sutures will completely resorb they are superior to the non-absorbable sutures.
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