Table 2 Median overall gross suture reaction scores associated with five different suture materials in the body wall of earthworms 3 and 6 days after surgery
From: Evaluation of five different suture materials in the skin of the earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris)
Suture type | 3 days | 6 days |
|---|---|---|
Gross | Gross | |
Silk | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Monofilament nylon* | 1.5 | 3 |
Polydioxanone** | 2.5 | 3.5 |
Polyglactin 910 | 1 | 0 |
Chromic gut*** | 1.5 | 1.5 |