Which of the following sutures would be contraindicated in a chronic infected wound of an immunosuppressed patient?
A) plain gut
B) polydioxanone
C) polypropylene
D) stainless steel

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Plain gut sutures are made from natural collagen and are absorbable. They can cause an inflammatory response and should not be used in contaminated or infected wounds, or in immunosuppressed patients who may not be able to fight off an infection. Polydioxanone and polypropylene are synthetic absorbable and non-absorbable sutures respectively, and can be used in contaminated or infected wounds. Stainless steel sutures are non-absorbable and are mainly used for orthopedic procedures.

Which of the Following Sutures Would Be Contraindicated in a Chronic