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How can you take precaution from bypass surgery stitching?
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Clean: Staples or stitches can be used on the incisions. I favor soap and water and cleaning area. Sometimes anti of hydrogen peroxide can clean up some debris. Many of us use subcuticular( below the skin) sutures and any surface cleansing j's fine. Wounds are sealed before one is discharged in general but do not probe to prove, .
Answered 4/27/2013
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