On 2014 Jul 24, Ryan Radecki commented:

"You Can Use Absorbable Sutures Anywhere"

Although, can and should are entirely different interpretations of these data.

There have been many studies showing facial lacerations can be repaired with absorbable sutures with similar cosmetic and adverse outcomes compared with non-absorable sutures. The same principles, presumably, hold for the trunk and extremities – although, there are significant differences in blood supply and healing time....

http://www.emlitofnote.com/2014/07/you-can-use-absorbable-sutures-anywhere.html

On 2014 Jul 24, Ryan Radecki commented:

"You Can Use Absorbable Sutures Anywhere"

Although, can and should are entirely different interpretations of these data.

There have been many studies showing facial lacerations can be repaired with absorbable sutures with similar cosmetic and adverse outcomes compared with non-absorable sutures. The same principles, presumably, hold for the trunk and extremities – although, there are significant differences in blood supply and healing time....

http://www.emlitofnote.com/2014/07/you-can-use-absorbable-sutures-anywhere.html