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What do stitches for uterus mean?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure I: understand what you are referring to. However, dissolvable sutures are often used internally. If incision is abdominal - clips or sutures may be used externally.

Answered 6/17/2017

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