How long does it take to remove stitches for appendicitis surgery

The sutures can be removed 7 days after appendicitis surgery, but the prerequisite is that the patient’s wound does not show infectious manifestations such as redness, swelling, heat, pain and exudate. The time of suture removal for different groups of people depends on the specific site of the incision, the local blood circulation supply, and the age of the patient. For example, the time of suture removal for incisions after appendicitis surgery can be appropriately shortened for adolescent patients, and delayed for elderly, malnourished, or diabetic patients. The stitches can also be removed according to the actual situation of the patient. If you are not sure about the patient’s wound, the stitches can be removed intermittently; if the patient uses an electric knife during the surgery, and the incision cut by the knife should also be delayed for 1-2 days for the safety of the patient. In clinical practice, the stitches should be removed after appendicitis surgery to avoid incisional dehiscence.