Adhesive Solution Could Replace Stitches

Apr-19-14 Sutures and stitches may one day be replaced by a new nanoparticle-based surgical adhesive solution able to repair soft-tissue organs and tissues.

The adhesive solution, which can contain either silica or iron oxide nanoparticles, is applied to both sides of the incision. The edges of the incision are then pushed together, prompting the nanoparticles to bond with both the tissue's molecular makeup and each other. The entire process takes only seconds, and the nanoparticles are absorbed by the body as the wound heals naturally.

The research team also proved that the solution can be applied to deep wounds on the skin, closing them quickly while also promoting healing, and could be used to attach a medical device to a beating heart.

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