Advances in Antibacterial Textile Sutures
Volume 1 - Issue 3
N Gokarneshan*
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- Professor and Head, Department of Textile Technology, Park college of engineering and technology, Coimbatore, India
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N Gokarneshan, Department of Textile Technology, Park college of engineering and technology, India
Received: May 12, 2018; Published: May 22, 2018
DOI:
10.32474/TOOAJ.2018.01.000114
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Abstract
The article highlights some significant research trends in the development in antibacterial textile sutures. Braided polyamide
sutures are frequently used in dermatologic surgery for wound closure. However, braided sutures promote bacteria proliferation.
In order to prevent wound complications due to this effect, antibacterial sutures should be used. The major focus has been the
development of new non-absorbable antibacterial polyamide braided suture. A new coating process has been proposed that leads
to obtain suture uniformly covered by antibacterial film enclosing chitosan, which is known for its antibacterial benefit. Silk sutures
have been treated with natural fungal pigment in varying concentrations. Also, the influence on the silk suture properties like
tenacity, knot strength, friction and antimicrobial activity has been studied. Attempts have been made to systematically study
the randomized, controlled trials that compare the use of antibacterial sutures (ABS) for skin closure in controlling surgical site
infections.
Keywords: Braided Polyamide Suture; Antibacterial Effect; Chitosan; Wound Closure; Pigment; Fungal
Abstract|
Introduction|
Braided Polyamide Suture Coated with Chitosan- Citric Acid Biopolymer|
Silk sutures treated with natural fungal extract|
Sutures for skin closure in controlling surgical site infections|
Conclusion|
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