Catgut [catgut]

topical
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Terms

catgutový steh

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Definition

Sterile collagen strands obtained from healthy mammals. They are used as absorbable surgical ligatures and are frequently impregnated with chromium or silver for increased strength. They tend to cause tissue reaction.

DUI
D002398 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0003653
Previous indexing
Sutures (1966-1978)
History note
91(79); was see under SUTURES 1979-90
Public note
91; was see under SUTURES 1979-90

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E01 Diagnosis 1 793
E02 Therapeutics 2 577
E06 Dentistry 1 676
E07.858.690.820 Sutures 162
E07.858.690.820.250 Catgut 8