Feature |
Monofilament Sutures |
Multifilament Sutures |
Structure |
Single, smooth strand |
Multiple strands twisted |
Handling |
Slightly stiff, harder to handle |
Soft, easy to handle and tie |
Tissue |
Less tissue reaction |
More tissue reaction |
Tissue |
Less friction, smooth passage |
More friction, |
Tissue |
Less inflammatory response |
More tissue reaction |
Knot |
Requires more knots |
Better knot security |
Infection |
Lower |
Higher |
Capillarity (Fluid |
Low |
High |
Examples |
• Nylon • Polypropylene (Prolene) • Polydioxanone (PDS) |
• Silk • Polyglactin (Vicryl) • Polyester |
Uses |
Skin closure, |
Internal sutures, |