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For how long does a serrated knife wound take to heal?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

A serrated: Knife wound to the heart is a different matter that the same wound to the fingertip so your question is a little vague.

Dr Tibayan agreed

Answered 4/28/2014

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