Experimental studies have been made of the effects of certain selected suture materials on the short‐term and long‐term healing of wounds in the lumbo‐dorsal aponeurosis of the rabbit. The results, subjected to statistical analysis, suggest that the polyester “Mersilene” produces stronger wounds than silicone‐proofed braided silk and chromicized catgut in the first two weeks of healing. From about six weeks to one year, stronger wounds are produced by the use of chromicized catgut sterilized by conventional methods than by its counterpart sterilised by 60 Co irradiation, and by silk or “Mersilene”. Between two and six weeks there is no significant difference, in the gain of wound strength, between any of the above‐mentioned materials. These conclusions are discussed.
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