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Suture remaining in wound

2017-12-18 10:49:39
Ya Sure Dr . kamini......Thanx for your precious reply. My doubt is the suture will go by its own after someday or i can pull and remove it?
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Sutures will absorb on its own only if they are adsorbable suture. Or else it has to be removed

Answered2017-12-18 11:05:30

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