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Surgical suture
Author(s) -
Sindik Mary
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)65126-6
Subject(s) - citation , library science , medicine , computer science
Wound healing: During the first few days, an inflammatory response causes an outpouring of tissue fluids, an accumulation of cells and fibroblasts, and an increased blood supply to the wound. After the debridement process is well along, fibroblasts begin to form collagen fibers in the wound. Collagen, a protein substance, is the chief constituent of connective tissue. Collagen fiber formation determines the tensile strength and pliability of the healing wound.