>The advantage with gut is that it is soft once hydrated in the mouth (soft
>gut especially so) and it will be lost usually by about seven days, often
>before.
>
Catgut isn't being used anymore where there is a synthetic alternative
available. This is due to the ovine origin of catgut and fears re BSE etc.
See:
http://www.medical-
devices.gov.uk/mda/mdawebsitev2.nsf/webvwKeyTopics/BA56502060AAEBF400256AED0
02FADC1?OPEN
for more info.
Gemma Kelleher
A&E Consultant, Cork
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