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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Sewing sutures used in medicine, especially the sutures of caesarean section, are usually self-dissolvable thanks to their outstanding advantages. However, many women worry that only after surgery will not affect the incision in particular and health in general. The following article will answer the question of how to cut only the remaining wound?
1. General understanding of self-dissolving sutures in caesarean section stitching
Before looking for answers about what is wrong with residual wound sutures, let's learn about medical dissolving sutures.
1.1. What is self-consumption? Dissolvable suture is a type of thread commonly used in medicine, often used for suturing wounds or caesarean sections. The material that makes up the digestible thread is collagen in sheep intestine, bovine intestine, animal protein or synthetic polymer. The reason for using these materials is that they can be broken down or absorbed by the body. As a result, after the caesarean section is sutured and the wound is torn, the patient will not need to return to the hospital. According to experts, the absorbable thread is usually used below the surface of the skin.
1.2. How long does it take to spend on your own? The time of the self-dissolving thread can decompose and disappear based on the following factors:
The patient uses the surgical procedure or the type of wound that needs sutures such as: cesarean section, laceration due to injury, .. Nose sutures are used to close the incision or wound What material is the absorbable suture made of What is the size indicated for use The time it takes for the thread to disappear can range from a few days to 1-2 weeks ( cesarean section ) , some require several months ( joint replacement surgery ) . 1.3. Complications of self-dissolving sutures One of the concerns of women when sutures dissolve is wound infection. However, women can completely ignore these worries, because you can prevent this condition by keeping the stitches clean and dry or using antibacterial ointment as recommended by your doctor.
Warning signs of an infected incision:
The skin around the incision is swollen, red or warm. The patient has more severe pain, spreading from the incision area The incision appears fluid and there is unpleasant odor Mild or high fever Swollen lymph nodes Fatigue
2. Is it okay to cut the wound with the remaining thread?
Postoperative suture is a rare medical incident. However, this situation also causes concern for women "Is it okay to cut only the remaining wound?". According to experts, suturing the remaining wound usually lies still and does not cause any complications. The time of self-dissolution can be pushed out from a few months to a few years. Women can completely go to the medical facility to have a cesarean section to ask the doctor or nurse to help.
In fact, there have been some cases of patients who have survived only after surgery and tried to pick it up by themselves using tweezers but could not, because the thread was very firmly attached to the inside of the meat.
If you notice 2 protruding ends next to each other, it's possible that a whole thread is left - these 2 ends are knots of the same thread. In this case, the doctor will find a way to cut this thread to remove it all. In other cases, these are not only 2 ends but scar tissue tinged with red and black color, then, no need to do anything more.
3. How to take care of stitches after cesarean section to avoid infection
After suturing the caesarean section, to avoid infection of the incision, you need to take good care of the incision. Here are some expert tips to help avoid complications:
Keep the incision clean and dry to avoid contamination. In addition, you should not expose the incision to direct sunlight because the skin around the incision is very sensitive during the healing period, it will be more susceptible to sunburn than the rest of the skin on the body. Use vitamin E lotion to help heal and reduce scarring. The use of moisturizer needs to consult a doctor to avoid allergies, because each person has a different body. If the incision shows signs of infection, you need to immediately go to the hospital for a timely examination. Wound infections can lead to other serious complications such as cellulitis and sepsis (blood infection). In summary, if you are in a situation where the suture is removed from the wound, there is no need to worry because the only used in suturing the wound is the self-dissolving thread. In a short period of time, this thread will disappear on its own. However, to avoid complications, you need to keep the incision clean and dry.
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