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Stitches accidentally left in. What should I do?

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Hello, I had my stitches and cast removed yesterday (6th day after surgery) and now I have found 2 blue stitches that have not been removed.. my surgeon is in another city and I have an appointment with him on the 21st can these stay in that long with no problems?

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