When to remove stitches after lung nodule surgery?
Apr 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Qifeng
Introduction
Stitches are usually removed about 10 days after surgery for lung nodules. Lung nodule surgery is generally performed using minimally invasive techniques, which cause less trauma to the patient, have fewer side effects, and allow for a quicker recovery. The wound typically heals within approximately 10 days. Removing the stitches too early may cause the wound to reopen, while leaving them in place too long may make them more difficult to remove.
Stitches are usually removed about 10 days after lung nodule surgery. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Lung nodule surgery is generally performed using minimally invasive techniques, which cause relatively small trauma to the patient, have fewer side effects, and allow for quicker recovery. Typically, the wound heals within approximately 10 days, at which point stitches can be removed. Removing stitches too early, before the wound has fully healed, may lead to wound dehiscence and potentially serious infections. Conversely, leaving stitches in place for too long may make them harder to remove and could cause additional trauma to the wound.
After lung nodule surgery, patients should enhance their nutrition by consuming more high-protein and high-vitamin foods, which can promote wound healing.
