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The first mass-produced sterile surgical sutures were introduced in 1887 by Johnson & Johnson. These were made from natural materials such as catgut or silk.
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The first mass-produced sterile surgical sutures were introduced in 1887 by Johnson & Johnson. These were made from natural materials such as catgut or silk.
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The introduction of sterile sutures followed the introduction of antiseptic surgery, by Sir Joseph Lister, in the 1870’s. These were a key development in the history of surgery and greatly reduced post-operative infections, saving many lives.
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The sutures above are made from Silkworm Gut and Horsehair and would have been used at Glenside when it was known as Beaufort War Hospital, during the First World War.
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While these materials are still used today in some circumstances, there are also a much wider range of materials used.
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These include synthetic materials such as types of nylon or polyester and ‘absorbable’ sutures that are absorbed into the body as part of the healing process.
📷📝 Photos and text by: Jack
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📷📝 Photos and text by: Jack
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