tension suture


re·ten·tion su·ture

a heavy reinforcing suture placed deep within the muscles and fasciae of the abdominal wall to relieve tension on the primary suture line. Synonym(s): tension suture

tension suture

n. See retention suture.

re·ten·tion su·ture

(rē-ten'shŭn sū'chŭr) A heavy reinforcing suture placed deep within the muscles and fasciae of the abdominal wall to relieve tension on the primary suture line and thus obviate postoperative wound disruption.
Synonym(s): tension suture.

tension suture

A suture used to reduce the pull on the edges of a wound.See also: suture