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Posted On : 20 Dec 2008

A child is having muscle deep CLW following dog bite. Is it not at all advisable to get the wound sutured? I came across many surgeons doing suturing of the deep lacerated wounds following dog bite. Please clarify.

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partha sarathy

suturing wound may further favour the virus to enter tissue deeply.so it is not advisable to suture

16 years ago

drshaukat panjawani

YES U R RIGHT THE CLW SHOULD BE WASHED WITH WATER DEBRIDEMENT SHOULD BE DONE AND THE WOUND SHOULD BE KEPT OPEN.

16 years ago

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