A member asked:

Will stitches under the skin dissolve? laparoscopic surgery report says " fascia w/ interrupted vicryl suture", "skin incisions with 4-0 monocryl".

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Yes: Both sutures described in your report are absorbable.

Answered 4/10/2013

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Yes: Those are both absorbable, or dissolving, sutures.

Answered 4/8/2013

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