The following table compares some of the most common absorbable sutures.

It is often used in conjunction with the absorbable suture Monocryl.

Occasionally, absorbable sutures can cause inflammation and be rejected by the body rather than absorbed.

The layers of tissue in the knee are stitched together, usually with absorbable sutures.

The first known absorbable sutures were made of the intestines of sheep.

Absorbable suture can be left in situ, and would typically not lead to problems with future pregnancies.

Now, many physicians are using some form of dissolvable stitches (also called absorbable sutures).

It can be performed with absorbable sutures.

The wound is closed with a single absorbable suture or with adhesive strips.

Are there cases where absorbable sutures are used for external closures ?

Monocryl is a synthetic, absorbable suture, manufactured and trademarked by Ethicon.

Davis and Geck's most significant contribution to the surgical field was the invention of the synthetic absorbable suture.

The muscles were closed with 4-0 absorbable sutures and the skin was closed with wound clips.

The cervical stump was closed using interrupted No. 0 delayed absorbable suture (Polyglactin 910).

Surgeons use specific suturing methods by running suture beneath the skin, and/or using absorbable sutures to hold the skin together during the healing process.

Synthetic absorbable (bioabsorbable) staples are also now becoming available, based on polyglycolic acid, as with many synthetic absorbable sutures.

After insertion of a chest tube to prevent hemothorax and/or pneumothorax, the fourth and fifth rib are approximated by an absorbable suture.

Absorbable sutures have the benefit over non absorbable sutures of not requiring removal.

While the baby is under general anesthesia (asleep and no pain), the tissues around the defect are trimmed and sewn together with several layers of stitches (absorbable sutures).

Sutures article says "absorbable sutures" are used within the body, whereas for closing external skin wounds "non-absorbable sutures" are used.

Absorbable suture materials include the original catgut as well as the newer synthetics polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid, polydioxanone, and caprolactone.

The absorbable backing may be synthetic (for instance made from existing absorbable suture materials e.g. Tephaflex polymer) or natural (e.g. cellulose or gelled/solidified honey).

Although the name "Vicryl" is a trademark of Ethicon, the term "vicryl" has been used generically referring to any synthetic absorbable suture made primarily of polyglycolic acid.

Non-absorbable sutures are used either on skin wound closure, where the sutures can be removed after a few weeks, or in stressful internal environments where absorbable sutures will not suffice.

At 10 days post procedure, the suture line(s) will be evaluated, and the sutures removed if applicable (in many cases, the surgeon will utilize absorbable sutures, which do not require removal).