Suture Technique and Material Used by General Surgeons for the Outlined Clinical Scenarios
| Clinical scenario | All surgeons, no. (and %) | Academic, no. | Community, no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — elective, clean-contaminated | |||
| Technique | |||
| Continuous | 48 (75) | 28 | 20 |
| Interrupted | 14 (25) | 6 | 8 |
| Material | |||
| Absorbable | 53 (87) | 30 | 23 |
| Nonabsorbable | 8 (13) | 4 | 4 |
| 2 — emergent, clean | |||
| Technique | |||
| Continuous | 49 (76) | 30 | 19 |
| Interrupted | 13 (24) | 4 | 9 |
| Material | |||
| Absorbable | 52 (85) | 28 | 24 |
| Nonabsorbable | 9 (15) | 5 | 4 |
| 3 — high-risk elective, clean | |||
| Technique | |||
| Continuous | 46 (74) | 28 | 18 |
| Interrupted | 16 (26) | 6 | 10 |
| Material | |||
| Absorbable | 52 (85) | 28 | 24 |
| Nonabsorbable | 9 (15) | 4 | 16 |
| 4 — high-risk, contaminated | |||
| Technique | |||
| Continuous | 35 (53) | 19 | 16 |
| Interrupted | 27 (48) | 14 | 13 |
| Material | |||
| Absorbable | 26 (42) | 15 | 11 |
| Nonabsorbable | 36 (58) | 19 | 17 |
* 1 missing value.
† 2 missing values.