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Chromic gut is a monofilament absorbable suture composed of purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either bovine or ovine intestine and is absorbed by phagocytosis and enzymatic digestion by macrophages (Bellenger 1982; Roush 2003). Chromic salts are used to coat the suture to help delay absorption, increase tensile strength, and decrease tissue reactivity. Chromic gut is rapidly absorbed in mammals, is completely absorbed in approximately 60–90 days, and only maintains tensile strength for 7–10 days (Ratner et al. 1994). Chromic gut has a tendency to cause increased inflammatory response compared to other absorbable sutures which makes it less desirable.