Prevalence and Evaluation of Cosmetically Absorbable and Non Absorbable Sutures in the Management of Traumatic Surgical Wounds

Authors

Yasir Ali Student, Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore Author
Dr. Hasnain Javed Associate Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore Author
Dr. Nimra Aziz Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore Author
Alia Naseer Senior Lecturer, Surgical Technology, University of Lahore Author
Chandni Rubina Lecturer, Surgical Technology, University of Lahore Author
Muhammad Arslan Surgical Technologist, Nusrat Hospital Lahore Author

Traumatic Surgical Wounds, Scars, Absorbable and Non Absorbable

Background: The frequency and efficacy of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in the treatment of

traumatic surgical wounds are investigated in this study. In order to maximize suture selection for better

clinical outcomes and fewer issues, it assesses their effects on healing, cosmetic results, and patient

satisfaction. Objective: To determine the prevalence of cosmetically absorbable and non-absorbable

sutures in the management of traumatic surgical wounds. Methodology: This was a randomized control

trial carried out at Services Hospital duration of six months and using a calculated sample size of 80 based

upon two means of suture infection. Patients aged 20–50 with traumatic surgical wounds in aesthetically

sensitive areas such as the face, neck, or hands, in which the cosmetic outcomes were prominent. Results:

The study analyzed 80 participants, with 53.8% aged 20–30, 43.8% aged 31–40, and 2.5% aged 41–50.

Males comprised 57.5%, females 40.0%, and 2.6% were unspecified. Lacerations were the most common

wound type (56.3%), followed by puncture wounds (32.5%) and abrasions (11.3%). Upper extremities

were the most affected (46.3%), followed by the head and face (41.3%) and lower extremities (12.5%).

Both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures were used equally. No significant correlation was found

between suture type and scar appearance (p=0.243) or healing time (p=0.686). However, non-absorbable

sutures were associated with significantly higher satisfaction levels (p=0.002). Conclusion: The study

found that both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures were equally used in managing traumatic surgical

wounds. No significant correlation was observed between suture type and scar appearance (p=0.243) or

healing time (p=0.686). However, patient satisfaction significantly favored non-absorbable sutures

(p=0.002), with recipients reporting higher levels of happiness compared to those with absorbable sutures.