I will be doing an otoplasty surgery next month. I asked the doctor if I need to return back after 7 days to remove the sutures and he said no. He said, he'll be using non absorbable sutures on the inside and absorbable sutures on the outside, therefore I do not need to stitch off. However, I learnt that non absorbable sutures HAVE to be removed so it doesnt really make sense for him to use it on the inside right? I am really worried now and wonder if I should do this surgery with him.
June 27, 2011
Answer: Choice of suture in otoplasty
What you are describing is how the Otoplasty operation is done. The surgeon will use non absorbable sutures on the cartilage. the cartilage had memory and wants to bend out. Use of absorbable sutures would not hold the cartilage long enough. We use non absorbable sutures often in surgery, (e.g.; abdominal wall closure, etc:). They do not have to be removed.
The absorbable sutures on the skin are often used to alleviate discomfort of taking them out. This is also appropriate and we do this often on plastic surgery, (e.g. taking nylon sutures out of the hand of a three year old is not fun for anyone.)
Best to get a few consults with a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist, (ENT). Together you will come up with an appropriate plan.
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June 27, 2011
Answer: Choice of suture in otoplasty
What you are describing is how the Otoplasty operation is done. The surgeon will use non absorbable sutures on the cartilage. the cartilage had memory and wants to bend out. Use of absorbable sutures would not hold the cartilage long enough. We use non absorbable sutures often in surgery, (e.g.; abdominal wall closure, etc:). They do not have to be removed.
The absorbable sutures on the skin are often used to alleviate discomfort of taking them out. This is also appropriate and we do this often on plastic surgery, (e.g. taking nylon sutures out of the hand of a three year old is not fun for anyone.)
Best to get a few consults with a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist, (ENT). Together you will come up with an appropriate plan.
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September 1, 2011
Answer: Sutures used in otoplasty
During the otoplasty procedure it is common to use permanent sutures to hold the ear cartilage into its new anatomical position. The antihelical fold is being recreated to hold the ear back and this is done with permanent sutures. The sutures used to close the skin incision are usually dissolvable stitches.
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September 1, 2011
Answer: Sutures used in otoplasty
During the otoplasty procedure it is common to use permanent sutures to hold the ear cartilage into its new anatomical position. The antihelical fold is being recreated to hold the ear back and this is done with permanent sutures. The sutures used to close the skin incision are usually dissolvable stitches.
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