Ethilon is a
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nonabsorbable
nylon
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suture manufactured by
Ethicon in Cornelia, Georgia. Black in color, it is a monofilament suture that is used frequently for soft-tissue approximation and ligation. Even though it is nonabsorbable, the knot security decreases over time (in vivo) and should not be used where permanent retention is required.
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Practitioners should exercise caution using such material in urinary and biliary
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tracts, as this can lead to calculi formation.
One of its most frequent uses is for percutaneous closures. Ethilon has good knot security and low tissue reactivity.
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Other Non-Absorbable Sutures
Surgical suture material
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