Medical Question about #3-0 Chromic suture

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Posted: 3/8/2006 6:37:59 PM EDT

I had a UPPP and tonsilicomy. How long should it be before the sutures release? The ones in my throat released today and it has only been six days. It has opened up where my tonsils were. Is this normal? It looks wierd back there.

Posted: 3/8/2006 6:47:05 PM EDT

[#1]

7-10 days is normal for chromic gut to dissolve.

And most of the time the wound edges spread a bit, dont' worry about it and follow your aftercare instructions to avoid infection.

if it appears that the incisions have reopened (ie. torn sutures) call your doctor to take a look at it.

DOC

Recon Corpsman 1994-2000

Posted: 3/8/2006 6:50:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks, It hurt a little more today but it is better now. No bleeding and no infection so I guess it is ok. The little pockets where my tonsils were kind of freak me out though. I have an appointment on Fri with the MD anyway.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Medical Question about #3-0 Chromic suture

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