This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sutures and Anastomoses, Subject name: Surgery
PDS is absorbed within? 
Select and explain. 
A. 7 days, B. 21 days, C. 100 days, D. 180 days
D: 180 days
Answer: D: 180 days 
Explanation: Polydioxanone (PDS): A synthetic smooth suture that is delayed absorbable, monofilament and lasts longer than dexon. It is absorbed in 6 months; other propeies are the same as dexon.