Still Spitting Stitches 7 Mths Post-op TT, is this Normal? (photo)

December 3, 2011
Asked By:mauimommy808 in Hawaii

I have a small spot on my scar that is still spitting stitches/disolvable staples 7 mths out. I've had multiple ones removed and the spot is sore/tender. A stitch that was shaped like a loop and attached to some part inside me came out the top of the hole but isnt sliding out it is wrapped around a muscle or chunk of tissue. it almost looks like a blister with a stitch looped through it. I have an appt with my surgeon tomorrow so he can check. Is this rare to still have spitting this late?

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Answer: Spitting suture

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