A new radiopaque surgical suture.
We have developed a new X-ray visible suture. It is a polyester suture containing platinum wires. The radiopaque suture was used clinically in 43 cases, and was useful in the following situations: (1) as a marker for post-operative angiography (post-operative graft angiography of aorto-coronary bypass or Brockenbrough's method), (2) as a marker for evaluation of valve reconstructive surgery or surgery of intracardiac anomalies, and (3) as a guideline for second radical repair after primary operation.
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