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Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) approaches the desired qualities of an absorbable suture material. Laboratory investigations, clinical studies and the authors' own experience with this welcomed addition to the surgeon's armamentarium are reviewed.

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    Sherrell J. Aston M.D. & Thomas D. Rees M.D.

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Aston, S.J., Rees, T.D. Vicryl sutures. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 1, 289–293 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570263

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