Suture with least adhesion to tissues and high plasticity is:
Correct Answer: Prolene
Description: Polypropylene (prolene) is an extremely inert suture with a (low) tissue reactivity and good tensile strength comparable to nylon. It has a very slippery surface with low adherence to tissues. Its extreme smoothness does compromise knot security and extra knots are required to prevent loosening of the suture.
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now