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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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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

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.

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

Dr Sisto agreed

Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

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