Novafil

We compared the aesthetic outcome of scars after closure of open carpal tunnel incisions with either absorbable 4-0 Vicryl Rapide… Expand

It previously has been shown that in straight end-to-end artery-to-vein anastomoses, maximum dimensions are obtained with an… Expand

The use of monofilament nonabsorbable suture materials is not common in Dentistry. Although it is known that multifilament suture… Expand

We compared the performance of 10-0 Novafil (polybutester, Davis & Geck, American Cyanamid Company, New South Wales, Australia… Expand

ABSTRACT Two hundred patients were enrolled in a randomized, prospective clinical trial comparing the use of 10‐0 nylon, 10‐0… Expand

To compare the long-term degradation of Novafil (polybutester, American Cyanamid Company) and nylon suture material, we examined… Expand

A prospective study of skin wound closure using polybutester (Novafil) and polypropylene was carried out in 100 elective… Expand

We compared a newly available nonabsorbable monofilament ophthalmic suture, 9/0 Novafil (Davis & Geck), with 10/0 nylon (Alcon… Expand

Polybutester is a unique copolymer that can be extruded as a flexible monofilament nonabsorbable suture. The mechanical… Expand

Abdominal wound dehiscence was quantitatively studied in a rat model. Polybutester suture is a new monofilament nonabsorbable… Expand