Sutures and Stapling Devices — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ is a synthetic non-absorbable monofilament/braided suture material used in abdominal wall mass closure, hernia repair, and neurosurgery

Answer: Nylon

Flashcard 2: Sutures can act as foreign body after the initial _____ days

Answer: 7-8

Flashcard 3: Which surgical knot is characterized by a double throw in the first loop to increase friction and prevent slipping?

Answer: Surgeon's knot

Extra: A surgeon's knot involves a double throw (two twists) in the first loop, which increases friction and prevents the knot from slipping while the second throw (a single twist) is being tied.

Flashcard 4: _____ is a synthetic fully absorbable monofilament suture material used in tissues where slightly longer wound support is required

Answer: Polydioxanone

Flashcard 5: _____ is a synthetic non-absorbable monofilament suture material used in cardiovascular surgery and plastic surgery

Answer: Polypropylene

Flashcard 6: During hernia repair, surgeons should avoid staples in the triangle of _____

Answer: doom

Flashcard 7: The following knot is also known as _____

Answer: Aberdeen knot

Flashcard 8: The following instrument is a _____

Answer: bone gouge

Flashcard 9: The given surgical instrument is a _____ right angle forceps that can be used to pass ligatures and dissect pedicles.

Answer: Mixter's

Flashcard 10: The following knot is also known as _____

Answer: Meltzer's knot