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Stitching Up Wound Rather Than A Flap

Started by Wheelz 16 , May 08 2009 07:25 AM

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#1 Wheelz 16

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Posted 08 May 2009 - 07:25 AM

Has anyone ever had a pressure sore sewn together as opposed to a flap? If so,why was it done and what was the outcome?

#2 Wheelz 16

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 07:51 AM

View PostWheelz 16, on May 8 2009, 08:25 AM, said:

Has anyone ever had a pressure sore sewn together as opposed to a flap? If so,why was it done and what was the outcome?
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Posted 14 May 2009 - 09:06 PM

Maybe not, Wheelz. From what I understand just stitching up the wound will only cause it to abcess. It's more than just getting the edges of the skin together - the flesh below must be filled and healthy.
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