How to confirm the absorption of the stitches for the tear in normal labor

The absorption of wound sutures can be judged by observing the wound healing after the stitches of a normal delivery tear. In general, patients who have a normal delivery may have a vaginal tear, and the wound is usually closed with absorbable sutures after the delivery is completed, which are widely used in clinical practice because they can be absorbed by the wound without the need for secondary stitch removal treatment. Under normal circumstances, they are completely absorbed 8-15 days after surgery. At this time, the wound heals well, the patient feels no obvious pain, and there is no obvious stitching on the appearance of the wound, and the scar is not obvious. However, depending on the individual’s constitution, some patients may experience non-absorption of absorbable sutures and rejection of the sutures, with obvious redness and pain at the wound sutures, and in severe cases, purulent discharge from the wound and unabsorbed sutures visible. When these abnormalities occur, patients are advised to go to the hospital for suture removal and anti-infection treatment in a timely manner. After delivery, pay attention to the daily cleaning and hygiene of the wound, wash the perineum with warm water and use perineal disinfection products to avoid infection and provide good protection.