Chromic gut thread by Scantrik

chromic gut thread” is a type of absorbable surgical suture made from collagen extracted from the submucosal layer of animal intestines (usually sheep or cattle), which has been treated with chromic salts to slow down its absorption rate, allowing it to maintain tensile strength for a longer period compared to plain gut sutures; it is considered a natural, biodegradable suture material, often used in soft tissue approximation and ligation due to its good handling characteristics and predictable absorption profile.