How Are Wounds Stitched? Are There Any Stitches To Be Removed?

The surgical wounds are stitched using special needles and suturing threads.

Some materials are biodegradable or self absorbing. They need not be removed.

Some need to be removed after the necessary period (like silk and nylon).

Generally all the wounds of heart operation are repaired using self absorbing stitch materials.

These can not be seen outside and need not be removed.

Small wounds are sometimes repaired using silk or nylon sutures.

These are usually removed just before discharge.