A member asked:

Can most pediatritions offices do stitches? my 1yo's chin wound glue failed, wound reopened but not bleeding. was hoping to avoid hospital visit.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Call and ask: Call your pediatrician's office and ask. Usually they don't do stitches.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Yes: Just to be sure, it wouldn't hurt to call ahead, but pediatrician's offices can place sutures for non-complicated cases.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Mine always did: I routinely did stitches in my office for simple issues like the one you describe. However, if it has been more than a day since the wound, they may not want to suture it.Closing a wound that late can lead to complications.Sometimes they just let them heal if minor. Call ahead to see what they advise.

Answered 6/25/2016

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