does anyone know how many stitches are done with transplant
Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2016 11:25 am
by GeorgeThe2nd
in a full normal graft how many stitches does the surgeon dr do?
i know there is one "shoe lace" one all around and then extra stitches
thanks
Re: does anyone know how many stitches are done with transplant
Posted: Wed 23 Nov 2016 2:18 pm
by Anne Klepacz
A surgeon will either do a 'running stitch' (with or without extra stitches) or 16 individual stitches. There's a diagram here
http://www.moorfieldsresearch.org.uk/or ... _Graft.htm
Re: does anyone know how many stitches are done with transplant
Posted: Mon 05 Dec 2016 11:02 am
by GeorgeThe2nd
tks