Advances in Antibacterial Textile Sutures

Volume 1 - Issue 3

N Gokarneshan*

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| References|