11. Absorbable sutures have the benefit over non absorbable sutures of not requiring removal. 12. Plant sterols have traditionally been considered non-absorbable . 13. The rectus fascia is closed with monofilament absorbable suture. 14. Absorbable stents were the first form of stent that many researchers tried to develop.15. Catgut has largely been replaced by synthetic absorbable polymers such as Vicryl and polydioxanone. 16. Such polymers are used to make thread for absorbable stitches, among other medical uses. 17. The layers of tissue in the knee are stitched together, usually with absorbable sutures. 18. Iron-deficiency anemia can occur as the stomach normally converts iron into its absorbable form. 19. Occasionally, absorbable sutures can cause inflammation and be rejected by the body rather than absorbed. 20. Patients should avoid rapidly absorbable sugars and thus avoid popular soft drinks rich in glucose or sucrose.
