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Aside from common stitches, surgeons now have the choice
of using surgical glue, organic tissues and, in some countries,
zippers to close wounds and incisions.
Stitches are still the most common method of closure, but
surgical glue, which works similarly to "super"
glue, fibrin sealant made from the human blood proteins, and
fibrin bandages are gaining popularity.
Although suture technology is also growing, experts say there
isn’t much need for new options in most cases, as suture
materials already come in varying strengths, can be coated
or uncoated, and may be absorbable or non-absorbable.
Washington
Post July 7, 2003
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