Absorbable Versus Nonabsorbable Sutures to Prevent Postoperative Stretching of Wound Area

    August 1986 in “ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Rolf E. A. Nordström, Riitta M. Nordstrom
    Studysummary This study found that using Dexon sutures led to significantly larger postoperative stretching and scar width compared to Prolene in patients undergoing scalp surgery for androgenetic alopecia correction.
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