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What are sutures made of? how do they dissolve?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Sutures: Read "How long will my stitches (sutures) take to dissolve?" (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2608.aspx?CategoryID=69)

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Answered 5/20/2015

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