dissolving suture
[/dɪˈzɒlvɪŋ ˈsuːtʃər/]
nounpl: dissolving sutures
fio de sutura absorvível
1. A surgical suture made from material that is gradually broken down and absorbed by the body over time, eliminating the need for removal
The surgeon used dissolving sutures to close the wound, so the patient would not need to return for suture removal.
O cirurgião usou fios de sutura absorvíveis para fechar a ferida, de modo que o paciente não precisaria retornar para a remoção dos pontos.
2. Biodegradable surgical thread typically composed of synthetic materials or natural proteins that break down through hydrolysis or enzymatic action
Dissolving sutures are commonly used in pediatric surgery to avoid the trauma of suture removal in children.
Os fios de sutura absorvíveis são comumente usados em cirurgia pediátrica para evitar o trauma da remoção de pontos em crianças.
Dissolving sutures are particularly valued in modern medical practice in both Brazil and the USA for reducing patient anxiety and follow-up visits. In Brazilian public healthcare (SUS), their use varies by facility, while private clinics more commonly utilize them. The term is technical and primarily used among healthcare professionals in clinical and surgical contexts.
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