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I Think my Sutures Are Ripping, What Should I Do?

August 31, 2013
Asked By:zumomma

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September 3, 2013

Answer: Call your surgeon about any suspected wound healing issues.

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September 3, 2013

Answer: Call your surgeon about any suspected wound healing issues.

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March 26, 2014

Answer: Ripped Sutures

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Answer: Ripped Sutures

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Answer: Sutures ripping

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Answer: Sutures ripping

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September 3, 2013

Answer: I Think my Sutures Are Ripping, What Should I Do?

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
September 3, 2013

Answer: I Think my Sutures Are Ripping, What Should I Do?

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
September 2, 2013

Answer: Ripping sutures

Lewis Ladocsi, MD, FACS
September 2, 2013

Answer: Ripping sutures

Lewis Ladocsi, MD, FACS

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