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Query about sutures
Hello dr,my child is of 9 year old and had circumcision the surgeon given him rapid vicryl 4 sutures my query is in how many days the sutures will completely absorbs ...?
Approximately around 6 weeks it takes for complete absorption for rapid vicryl suture material. It takes around 2 weeks for sutures to fall off. But nothing to worry about it irrespective of the time for suture material absorption as long as the wound is healing healthy.
Next Steps
Maintain wound care and hygeine
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Though the suture gives strength before number of days , they usually fall of after 7-15 days and sometimes late varying from patient to patient
Even though they can last little longer but thats not something to worry about
Important is to keep area clean and prescribed medication for prescribed time
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keep wound clean
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Rapid Vicryl is an absorbable suture commonly used after circumcision. Usually, the stitches start loosening/falling on their own within around 7–14 days as the wound heals. Complete absorption may take approximately 4–6 weeks.
Next Steps
Do not pull the sutures manually. Keep the area clean and dry, and follow your surgeon’s post-operative advice.
Health Tips
If you notice increasing swelling, redness, pus discharge, fever, severe pain, or bleeding, consult your surgeon for review.
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