Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Catgut

Sterile collagen strands obtained from healthy mammals. They are used as absorbable surgical ligatures and are frequently impregnated with chromium or silver for increased strength. They tend to cause tissue reaction.

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Abstract

Sterile collagen strands obtained from healthy mammals. They are used as absorbable surgical ligatures and are frequently impregnated with chromium or silver for increased strength. They tend to cause tissue reaction.

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  • Catguts

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

91(79); was see under SUTURES 1979-90

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  • Sutures (1966-1978)

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  1. E07w.858.690.820w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catgut. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002398. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002398
  2. Catgut. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catgut_suture
  3. Catgut. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5052002