Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

Polyglactin 910

Known as: Polygalactin 910, Polyglactin 910 [Chemical/Ingredient], Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, polymer with hydroxyacetic acid 
A polyester used for absorbable sutures & surgical mesh, especially in ophthalmic surgery. 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid polymer with polymerized… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

8 relations

Broader (1)

Poly(Lactide-Co-Glycoside)

Narrower (3)

ResolutVicrylVyproII
analogs & derivativesaspects of radiation effectschemical synthesisstandards characteristics

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
2000
2000
Rate of loss of irradiated polyglactin 910 (Vicryl Rapide) from the mouth: a prospective study.
We aimed to find out how long irradiated polyglactin 910 (Vicryl Rapide) remained in the oral tissues and to investigate the… 
1999
1999
Outcomes of irradiated polyglactin 910 Vicryl Rapide fast-absorbing suture in oral and scalp wounds.
BACKGROUND This study evaluated the outcome of wounds closed with irradiated polyglactin 910 (IRPG) Vicryl Rapide (Ethicon… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
The Synthetic Hydroxyapatite Implant: A Report on 65 Patients
Summary: Sixty-five patients receiving the FCI synthetic hydroxyapatite implant (FCI3, FCI, Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France) after… 
1989
1989
Vicryl (polyglactin 910) mesh as a dural substitute in the presence of pia arachnoid injury.
Previously presented data showed that Vicryl mesh was a potentially effective dural grafting material. It is easily handled… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Macrophage/biomaterial interactions: the stimulation of endothelialization.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Ultrastructural observations of cells at the interface of a biodegradable polymer: Polyglactin 910.
Transmission electron microscopy was used to study the ultrastructure of cells at the interface with an implanted biodegradable… 
1983
1983
Knotting and handling characteristics of coated synthetic absorbable sutures.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Mechanical performance of polyglycolic acid and polyglactin 910 synthetic absorbable sutures.
The mechanical performance of polyglycolic acid and polyglactin 910 sutures has been assessed using standardized reproducible… 
1976
1976
Polyglactin 910 suture absorption and the role of cellular enzymes.
Enzyme histochemical procedures for both hydrolase and oxidoreductase enzyme activity were applied to cryostat sections of… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
A biologic comparison of polyglactin 910 and polyglycolic acid synthetic absorbable sutures.
Two synthetic absorbable sutures were implanted in rats for a comparative evaluation of breaking strength, tissue reaction and… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)