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A member asked:
Im having surgery tuesday to get my swollen lympe node out its on my neck. he stiches are comimg out bythemselves how long will they be in my neck.?
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7-10 days: Usually stitches come out in 7-10 days, but ask your surgeon for the exact details. Buried stitches can be left there.
Answered 11/10/2012
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