Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Prolene is a synthetic, monofilament, nonabsorbable polypropylene suture. It is indicated for skin closure and general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Its advantages include high tensile strength, minimal tissue reactivity, and slipperiness (allowing easy removal from tissues). Disadvantages include high plasticity, high expense, and difficulty of use compared to standard nylon sutures. Composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, Prolene sutures are intended to be durable and long lasting. They are dyed blue, allowing for easy visibility against skin and when operating. It is composed of a single filament. A polypropylene mesh is also marketed under the name Prolene by Ethicon. It is used for repairing hernias and other injuries to the fascia.

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