Before changes to practice are recommended the advantage of nylon over braided suture material should be confirmed in a prospective randomised controlled trial, which is currently being conducted ...

The braided, mesh-like suture is about five ... women at risk for preterm labor to receive either the mesh-like or nylon suture. Bacteria seem to be disrupted with the mesh-like suture, causing ...

A specific type of thick, braided suture frequently used to stitch up the cervix can breed bacteria that seem to disrupt the vaginal microbiome and spur early labor, according to a study published ...