preservative used for this suture material?
Correct Answer: isopropyl alcohol
Description: Catgut suture are available in the form of plain catgut or chromic catgut preservative used is ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL life span for plain catgut is 10-14 days chromic catgut is -40-60days Plain catgut is usually having shoer absorption periods and is absorbed more rapidly in infected areas. The percentage of collagen in the catgut suture often determines the quality of the suture. Higher percentages of collagen allow for: superior tensile strength, longer absorption times, and lower reactions in vivo. Plain catgut is available in ivory colour. ref : bailey and love 27th ed
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