When talking about simple laceration and wound suturing in emergencies, suturing and stitching are sometimes used interchangeably.
The word suture denotes the act of sewing by bringing tissues together and holding them until healing has taken place.
Suturing is the most preferred technique for laceration and incised wound repairs.
Suture are classified as absorbable such as polyglactin, chronic surgical cut and non-absorbable sutures such as virgin silk.
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