Tunica albuginea plication (TAP) surgery for Peyronie’s disease (PD) is classically described using nonabsorbable suture. Many patients are aware of nodularity at the suture sites (50–88%), and some ...

Four extra stitches can help prevent a lifetime of bladder problems in tens of thousands of women each year who have surgery to fix sagging internal organs, a new study suggests. "It's a very common ...

Infected stitches are a medical emergency, but treatment is typically uncomplicated. Symptoms include redness, fever, pain, and leaking blood or pus. Share on Pinterest cunfek/Getty Images Stitches, ...

Stitches close surgical incisions or cuts to close wounds and reduce scarring. Learn how to keep them clean to reduce infection so they can help you heal. (Photo credit: E+/Getty Images) Stitches, ...

I've suffered from this problem for as long as I can remember. When I run I get really bad stitches on both sides. Recently its gotten worse and suffer from it permanetly. I'm very active and play ...

Dissolvable stitches do not require removal but disappear over time. They are made of materials that the body gradually breaks down. People may also call them absorbable stitches. Dissolvable stitches ...

Stitches are typically removed by a healthcare professional. But if you need to remove them yourself, using sterilized tools and keeping the area clean can help to minimize risks. Stitches are used ...

You’re chopping food for dinner and slice yourself by accident. Or maybe your child gets gashed while playing on gravel. It looks like it might be serious. First of all, if it’s an emergency, call 911 ...