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Mom had a nephrectomy that was sealed with sutures, string, etc. doc did not remove it. after 2 weeks, mom says that skin grew in and string is gone?
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Absorbable sutures : Some suture material dissolves away after 4-6 weeks and does not need to be removed.
Answered 8/13/2013
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