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When does a doctor use a large needle to stitch with?
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Sutures?: The size & shape of the needle depend on the depth, the area, the tension and the degree to which visible scar matters. May need stitches if wound depth > 1/4”, wound edges are gaping or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711
Answered 6/17/2017
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