2023 review

A Review of Barbed Sutures-Evolution, Applications and Clinical Significance

[Review of ]. BIOENGINEERING-BASEL, 10(4).

By: K. Gowri  n & M. King n 

author keywords: barbed sutures; evolution; clinical significance; surgical technique; wound closure; tissue approximation; unidirectional and bidirectional barbed sutures
TL;DR: How barbed sutures evolved from the first patent published in 1964 is discussed and how they influence the surgical outcomes in different procedures ranging from cosmetic surgery to orthopedic surgery performed on both human patients and animals are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: May 15, 2023

Surgical ligatures are a critical component of any surgical procedure since they are the device that provides immediate post-surgical tissue apposition. There have been several studies to improve the design and use of these wound closure devices for different surgical procedures. Yet, there is no standardized technique or device that can be used for any specific application. Over the last two decades, there has been an increased focus on the innovative surgical sutures known as knotless or barbed sutures, along with studies focusing on their advantages and disadvantages in clinical environments. Barbed sutures were invented to reduce the localized stress on the approximated tissues as well as facilitating the surgical technique and improving the clinical outcome for the patient. This review article discusses how barbed sutures evolved from the first patent published in 1964 and how these barbed sutures influence the surgical outcomes in different procedures ranging from cosmetic surgery to orthopedic surgery performed on both human patients and animals.