#2-0 Vicryl #0-muscular suture

What does "#2-0 Vicryl #0-muscular suture" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

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"#2-0 Vicryl #0-muscular suture" refers to a specific type of surgical thread used to close wounds or surgical incisions. The "#2-0 Vicryl" part indicates the thickness and material of the thread, with Vicryl being a brand name for a type of thread that dissolves over time. The "#0-muscular" part refers to the specific use of the suture, in this case, for stitching muscle tissue. Therefore, this term is used by medical professionals to describe a specific type of dissolvable thread used for stitching muscle tissue after surgery or injury.

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