Κριτήρια επιλογής ραμμάτων και εναλλακτικοί τρόποι σύγκλεισης τραυμάτων στη χειρουργική των ζώων συντροφιάς

Selection of appropriate suture material is important for successful healing; it is based principally on the propertiesof suture, the type of the tissue to be sutured and the condition of the wound. The mechanical and biological propertiesof a suture and the suture’s size should correlate well to type and properties of the tissue to be sutured. Strategy of sutureselection for specific tissues is discussed. Presence of sutures in a wound can increase the rate of infection of the wound. Theseverity of the infection is related to the suture’s properties when the wound is clean. Closure of infected wounds should beavoided. Stapling is an alternative method for wound closure and offers a significant reduction in the operative time. Varioustypes of staplers are available, depending on type of the tissue and the surgical procedure. Skin staples are widely usedin the skin and other tissues. The use of vascular clips is an alternative way to ligate blood vessels. Tissue adhesives arematerials that can also be used in closure of specific types of wounds. Surgical mesh is useful for closure of large defects.