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When should i call the dr about stitches not dissolving?
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2 weeks: Some stitches do not dissolve.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Yes: If silk sutures were used they do not dissolve. Gut sutures usually dissolve but sometimes need assistance for removal.
Answered 10/24/2017
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