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Daughter needs about 3 to 4 stiches on left thigh/buttocks, could i wait till monday when the doctor is open or is it best to go to emergency room ton?

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Now: If a wound is not closed in about 6 hrs, it is then best left open, allowing it to heal by secondary intention , with larger scar. I suggest it be seen now. Good luck.

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Laceration: Waiting for no more than 12 hours, for a clean cut would be reasonable if bleeding is controlled. The depth of the wound, cleanliness, bleeding and desire for a better cosmetic result are all factors contributing to decisions for laceration repair vs. natural healing.

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