Suture materials in otoplasty.

B M Rigg

doi:10.1097/00006534-197903000-00022

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Suture materials in otoplasty.

B M Rigg

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From my experiences in 101 otoplasties of the Mustardé type, the buried suture materials have shown individual variations, as regards granuloma and slippage complications. As a result, I now prefer 4/0 clear nylon for reconstruction of the anti-helix, 3/0 white Mersilene for concha-mastoidal fixation, and 4/0 chromic or subcuticular Vicryl for skin closure.

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B M Rigg. 1979. Suture materials in otoplasty.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-197903000-00022

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