The wounds are then closed using nonabsorbable sutures. Interrupted 10–0 nylon ... In rare instances, the rectus muscle may be secured with 6–0 Vicryl and removed from the sclera.

Introduction and objectives Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a common and serious complication of all surgical interventions. Microorganisms are able to colonise sutures that are implanted in ...

National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China ...