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2018-01-21 20:48:06
Cut thumb on the side with a utility knife wrapped it tight with a bandaids did stop bleeding but the cut is about inch long by 1/4 inch should we go in forstiches
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HELLO, IT IS BETTER TO CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON FOR STICHES.HE ADVISE THE BEST. OK

Answered2018-01-22 10:34:56

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