Knotless suture for wound closure in intra oral surgery - A report of two cases

Publication date: Available online 21 March 2018
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Sriraam Kasi Ganesh, Panneerselvam Elavenil, Abhinav Sharma, Krishnakumar Raja VB
Suturing is the most commonly employed method of wound closure in intra-oral surgery whose objectives include anatomic re-approximation of tissues, haemostasis and prevention of wound contamination by providing an adequate tissue seal. Conventional suturing in oral cavity is relatively difficult due to restricted space for instrumentation. Further, the presence of knots act as nidus to food entrapment and microbial colonization. Knotless (Barbed) suture may be considered as an ideal alternative to eliminate these limitations. This article demonstrates the effectiveness of intra-oral use of knotless suture after Open reduction and internal fixation of maxillofacial fractures.



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