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I had an appendix removal and one of the dissolvable stitches hasn't dissolved. its been 2 years. a little bit is sticking out and is itchy sometimes?
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See surgeon: See your surgeon. That is not normal. That wasn't a dissolvable stitch then or it's some fiber development in the tissue post-op.
Answered 5/10/2015
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Have it removed: Not to worry. The wound is well healed. If it bothers you, ask the surgeon to remove it.
Answered 5/10/2015
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