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How long does the wound heal from inside after appendectomy?
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Surgical wounds: Get their maximal tensile strength at about six weeks post surgery.
Answered 3/7/2019
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Wound healing : Wound healing is a process occurring over a period of 8 months to a year. For optimal healing (strength of at least 75% of original wound) it takes up to 8 months. For normal healing and normal activities- 6 weeks is safest. If you had a ruptured appendix requiring the wound to be left open- it may take 6-8 weeks to granulate. Your surgeon may also elect to secondarily close after 2 weeks.
Answered 3/7/2019
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