Suturing

What factors influence the selection of suture material?

• Tissue type, strength, elasticity, infection risk, healing time, absorbability, surgeon preference, and procedure type.

• Availability of the suture material

• Cost of the suture material

• Color of the suture material

Explain the interrupted suture pattern and its uses.

• This suture pattern is best for closing large, deep wounds without tension.

• The interrupted suture pattern is used for precise wound closure, allowing for even tension distribution and is ideal for fragile tissues.

• The interrupted suture pattern is primarily used for cosmetic purposes only.

• The interrupted suture pattern is not suitable for any type of tissue.

What is the significance of tension in suturing?

• Tension in suturing is significant for proper wound healing and minimizing complications.

• Higher tension always leads to better cosmetic results.

• Tension is only important for aesthetic purposes.

• Tension in suturing is irrelevant to wound healing.

List common complications associated with suturing.

• Excessive bleeding

• Improper anesthesia

• Delayed healing

• Infection, dehiscence, scarring, allergic reactions

When should non-absorbable sutures be used?

• For quick skin closure in minor wounds

• In areas with low risk of infection

• Non-absorbable sutures should be used for long-term support in skin closure, orthopedic surgeries, and high-risk infection areas.

• During routine dental procedures

Describe the mattress suture technique.

• The mattress suture technique involves a single continuous suture for closure.

• The mattress suture technique is used exclusively for skin grafting procedures.

• The mattress suture technique requires the use of absorbable sutures only.

• The mattress suture technique is a method of suturing that uses two parallel sutures to create a supportive, tension-relieving effect on tissue.

What are the signs of infection at a sutured site?

• Bleeding and scabbing

• Itching and dryness

• Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, discharge, and fever.

• Numbness and tingling

What is the role of sutures in wound healing?

• Sutures play a crucial role in wound healing by closing the wound, aligning tissue edges, and supporting tissue regeneration.

• Sutures are used to clean the wound and prevent infection.

• Sutures help in reducing pain during the healing process.

• Sutures are primarily for cosmetic purposes after healing.

Which suturing technique is placed just below the skin surface to minimize scarring?

• Vertical Mattress Suture

• Subcuticular Suture

• Buried Suture

• Retention Suture

Which technique is placed under the skin to avoid visible stitches?

• Subcuticular Suture

• Buried Suture

• Vertical Mattress Suture

• Horizontal Mattress Suture