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I cut a artery on the top of my hand i'd say about 6 weeks ago 12 stitches on the outside of my hand and one self dissolving stitch to stop the bleedi?
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Sutures: Were you given follow-up instructions for wound care and an appointment with a general surgeon, vascular surgeon or hand surgeon for follow up? I recommend that anyone of those specialists should see and advise you.
Answered 10/24/2017
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