Caiazzo et al: Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Veterinary Surgery 3, 2025

🔍 Key Findings

  • No significant difference in non-infected incisional dehiscence rates among groups using PDS vs. Monocryl for subcutaneous and skin closure.
  • Overall dehiscence rate: 9.48% (22/232 dogs).
  • Postoperative antibiotic use and signs of inflammation were significantly associated with dehiscence (p = .023 and p < .001, respectively).
  • Dogs not receiving postoperative antibiotics had a higher dehiscence rate (14.74%) than those that did (5.84%).
  • Most dehiscence cases were superficial (85.7%), and the average length of dehiscence was 1.71 cm.
  • No statistically significant impact of weight, BCS, incision length, procedure type, surgeon experience, closure direction, or barrier use on dehiscence rate.
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates

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Caiazzo et al: Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates
Veterinary Surgery 3, 2025

🔍 Key Findings

  • No significant difference in non-infected incisional dehiscence rates among groups using PDS vs. Monocryl for subcutaneous and skin closure.
  • Overall dehiscence rate: 9.48% (22/232 dogs).
  • Postoperative antibiotic use and signs of inflammation were significantly associated with dehiscence (p = .023 and p < .001, respectively).
  • Dogs not receiving postoperative antibiotics had a higher dehiscence rate (14.74%) than those that did (5.84%).
  • Most dehiscence cases were superficial (85.7%), and the average length of dehiscence was 1.71 cm.
  • No statistically significant impact of weight, BCS, incision length, procedure type, surgeon experience, closure direction, or barrier use on dehiscence rate.

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Caiazzo 2025 et al., on suture material comparison, what percentage of dehisced incisions demonstrated both skin and subcutis involvement?

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 14%
D. 25%
E. 40%

Answer: 14%

Explanation: 3 out of 21 dogs with available data had both skin and subcutis dehiscence, approximately 14.3%.
In Caiazzo 2025 et al., on suture material comparison, what was the study’s conclusion regarding PDS versus Monocryl use?

A. PDS had a significantly lower dehiscence rate than Monocryl
B. Monocryl caused more inflammation
C. PDS and Monocryl had equivalent outcomes
D. Monocryl resulted in higher infection rates
E. PDS was more cost-effective

Answer: PDS and Monocryl had equivalent outcomes

Explanation: The study found no statistically significant difference in dehiscence rates between groups using PDS or Monocryl for skin closure.
In Caiazzo 2025 et al., on suture material comparison, what was the overall rate of incisional dehiscence without infection?

A. 2.6%
B. 5.9%
C. 9.5%
D. 12.2%
E. 14.3%

Answer: 9.5%

Explanation: 22 out of 232 dogs experienced non-infected incisional dehiscence, equating to a 9.48% rate.
In Caiazzo 2025 et al., on suture material comparison, which variable was also significantly associated with incisional dehiscence?

A. Anesthesia duration
B. Incision length
C. Signs of inflammation
D. Closure pattern
E. Skin barrier use

Answer: Signs of inflammation

Explanation: Signs of inflammation at the incision site were strongly associated with dehiscence (p < .001).
In Caiazzo 2025 et al., on suture material comparison, which factor was significantly associated with incisional dehiscence?

A. Suture pattern
B. Closure direction
C. Postoperative antibiotic use
D. Surgeon's experience
E. Preoperative skin concerns

Answer: Postoperative antibiotic use

Explanation: Lack of postoperative antibiotics was significantly associated with higher dehiscence rates (p = .023).

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