# Surgical Sutures and Adhesives { "id": "T12906", "title": "Surgical Sutures and Adhesives", "url": "/topics/T12906", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "6549c94dabae5904", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "38351791431541218", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 27, 2746, 12906 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on advancements in surgical suture materials and techniques, including the use of tissue adhesives, barbed sutures, and skin adhesives for wound closure. It also explores topics such as biodegradability, infection prevention, and the tensile strength of suture materials in orthopaedic surgery. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T12906 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.