Which suture is MOST inert in tissue?
A) chromic gut
B) plain gut
C) stainless steel
D) surgical silk

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Stainless steel is the most inert in tissue because it does not dissolve or absorb and is less likely to cause an inflammatory reaction or infection. Chromic gut and plain gut dissolve over time and can cause an inflammatory reaction. Surgical silk is non-absorbable but can cause an inflammatory reaction and is more likely to harbor bacteria.

Which Suture Is MOST Inert in Tissue