‌Absorbable sutures, also known as dissolvable stitches, are sutures that can naturally dissolve and be absorbed by the body as a wound heals. Not all wounds are sealed with absorbable sutures.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The market is witnessing a significant increase in technological advancements in suturing materials, which has enhanced the applicability and efficacy of sutures.

Sutures are filaments, fibers or thread-like materials used to hold a wound or tissue together. In surgical language, sutures are used for apposition – that is, the positioning (of tissue) side by ...

The global absorbable sutures market is projected to grow at a steady rate of around 5% over the next five years, supported by the increasing number of surgical interventions worldwide, growing ...

An update on traditional “catgut” could sense inflammation after surgery and even deliver drugs. Inspired by a technology developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed “smart” sutures ...