Which natural suture material is absorbable?

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Which natural suture material is absorbable?

Explanation:
Absorbable sutures are those broken down by the body's tissues rather than needing removal. Cat gut is absorbable because it is collagen-based; the body proteolytically digests the collagen, causing the suture to lose strength and be resorbed over time. Plain gut tends to lose strength and be absorbed within days to a couple of weeks, while chromic gut is treated to slow absorption and lasts longer. The other natural options listed are non-absorbable and remain in the tissue unless removed.

Absorbable sutures are those broken down by the body's tissues rather than needing removal. Cat gut is absorbable because it is collagen-based; the body proteolytically digests the collagen, causing the suture to lose strength and be resorbed over time. Plain gut tends to lose strength and be absorbed within days to a couple of weeks, while chromic gut is treated to slow absorption and lasts longer. The other natural options listed are non-absorbable and remain in the tissue unless removed.

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