absorbable suture
[/əbˈsɔːrbəbəl ˈsuːtʃər/]
nounfemininepl: absorbable sutures / suturas absorvíveis
sutura absorvível
1. A surgical thread or filament made from materials that break down and are absorbed by the body over time, used to close wounds or surgical incisions without requiring removal
The surgeon used absorbable sutures to close the internal wound, eliminating the need for a follow-up removal procedure.
O cirurgião utilizou suturas absorvíveis para fechar a ferida interna, eliminando a necessidade de um procedimento de remoção posterior.
2. Surgical suturing material composed of natural or synthetic polymers designed to dissolve gradually as tissues heal
Absorbable sutures are commonly used in cosmetic surgery to minimize visible scarring.
As suturas absorvíveis são comumente usadas em cirurgia cosmética para minimizar cicatrizes visíveis.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, absorbable sutures are widely preferred for internal surgeries and pediatric procedures as they eliminate the need for suture removal appointments. In Brazil, this terminology is standardized across all major hospitals and medical institutions. The use of absorbable sutures has become a standard of care in modern surgery, reflecting advances in biomedical engineering and patient comfort considerations.
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