Non-absorbable sutures | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

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All of the following are non-absorbable sutures except:-

A. Vicryl 
B. Catgut 
C. Polyethylene 
D. Polyacramide 
B. Polypropylene

Ans. A. Vicryl; (B). Catgut
• Sutures -
A) Absorbable

* Catgut, collagen

* Homopolymer of glycolide

• Copolyrners of glycolide and lactide (vicryl)

B) Nonabsorbable
*  Polyster
* Polyamide
*Polypropylene, polyethlene
* Steel
*Silk
• Cotton, linen.