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J Reconstr Microsurg 2003; 19(1): 037-040
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-37189
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Using Human Hair as Suture Material in Microsurgical Practice

Lütfi Eroğlu, Ethem Güneren, Hayati Akbaş, Ahmet Demir, Ata Uysal
  • Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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12 February 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

For practice in microsurgery, animal models and microsurgical instruments are required. The use of some synthetic and non-animal materials such as human placenta and other tissues have also been suggested for practicing. The other material that is needed is microsuture. These materials are expensive and often not easily obtained. To meet this requirement, the authors present human hair as a microsuture material for microsurgical practice.

KEYWORD

Microsuture - hair

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