Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Wound dehiscence in post-operative period is and undesirable condition with high- risk complications which may lead to morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to compare absorbable with non- absorbable sutures in closure of laparotomy incisions. Materials & Methods: 56 patients of both genders were divided into 2 groups. In group I patients, fascia were closed with Prolene and in group II fascia were closed with Vicryl. Results: Group I comprised of 15 males and 13 females and group II 16 males and 12 females. Diagnosis was intestinal perforation seen in 7 in group I and 8 in group II, intestinal obstruction 3 in group I and 4 in group II, hemoperitoneum 10 in group I and 11 in group II, blunt trauma abdomen 5 in group I and 2 in group II, gut gangrene 2 each in group I and II, mass abdomen 1 each in group I and II. Procedure was elective 19 in group I and 16 in group II and emergency 9 in group I and 12 in group II. Group I had wound dehiscence seen in 5 and 11 in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Prolene has better outcome and less wound dehiscence and other complication as compared to absorbable Vicryl suture.