What Happens when Patients Experience Allergic Reaction to Sutures?

I don't know the exact incidence of suture alergies, however I believe it is rare.  I think more commonly, the dissolving sutures surface or "spit" to the surface and act as a wick for bacteria and cause abcesses. My recommendation is that you get old op reports to see what sutures you had trouble with.  I would recommend dissoving, monofiliment sutures.