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>Thanks for the link- I hadn't seen that discussion. > >The 4/0 polyester is braided and very strong. I just >tried to break a piece and could not when pulling on >the ends as when tying a knot. > >I'm wondering if the square knot is the best choice. >It doesn't really pull the loop tight generally, which >for normal surgical work is fine as you want the knot >to lock in place and not tighten the loop and >pull(cut) through the tissue. > >I'm also thinking of a scheme to keep the thread tight >as the tissue shrinks. > >>Hey guys, great photos and a video, excellent work, >>thanks a lot! >> >>Still can't believe it, I've been away for two days >>and now we've got *two* sets of photos! :) Please keep >>us updated. >> >>>1)Which thread thickness is optimal for tying and >>>giving a balanced crimp/ligation/strangulation >without >>>cutting too quickly? >> >>According to the last post from <a rel=nofollow >target=_blank rel=nofollow >>target=_blank >>href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/244184/thread/121 >0 >>012262/last-1210596017/Frenelum+breve-+-+Scar+Tissue"> >h >>ere</a>, "some braided non-dissolvable suture such as >>BBS (Black Braided Silk) 3/0 would be better than 4/0 >>as you wish it to crush rather than cut through (and >>4/0 silk is very easy to break)". Also, the guy whose >>pictures of frenulum tying were taken down last year >>has used BBS 2/0 (0.3mm) AFAIR. >> >>>2)How long does flesh take to die when it is tightly >>tied? >> >>I'd guess 4-10 days.

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