INDEX

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1
Removing Stitches Preparation. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2
During the procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
After the procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3
When to seek medical care. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4
Complications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4
Suture Care introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 6
Suture Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
When to call the Doctor .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 6
When to go to the Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7
Physician Diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Prognosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 8
 

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