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Yes. The wounds get red and itchy, and the body naturally brings the sutures out. I happpen to be one of the unlucky patients allergy to vicryl sutures.

Well you won't believe what I found this morning! I had these same sutures and totally freaked out! They were under a recall when I had my surgery in 2008!!!!!

http://vicrylsutures.com/

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Q: Are there any cases of an allergy to vicryl sutures?
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