IN VIVO STRENGTH DEGRADATION OF SUTURE MATERIALS.

Abstract

An evaluation of poly(lactic acid) as a surgical suture was conducted to determine the effects of tissue fluids on the material. Tensile loads of poly(lactic acid), poly(glycolic acid), and chromic gut sutures were compared. It was concluded that additional work on poly(lactic acid) was necessary to improve the strength. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707929

Entities

People

  • John W. Hodge Jr.
  • William R. Bartels

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Degradation
  • Glycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Materials
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tissue Fluids

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.