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Sutures with therapeutic drugs also detect inflammation

Next-generation sutures are being developed to close wounds, detect inflammation, and deliver therapeutic drugs, further raising the bar in surgical recovery.

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created bioderived sutures to reduce patient discomfort and complications after surgery.

These smart sutures could help patients heal after bowel resection or other types of surgery.

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