My Surgeon Says...

Spitting Sutures

My Surgeon Says...

Show Notes

Today, we’re talking about spitting sutures, which is when your internal stitches pop up through your skin… not exactly where we want them to be. It’s not as harrowing as it sounds and can often get misdiagnosed as something more nefarious by those not in the know. We explain how common spitting sutures are, how to know if you actually have one, and why we would never prescribe antibiotics just for kicks.

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