I had a c-section one month ago. One week later, shortly after my staples were removed, a portion of the c-section scar reopened due to all of the collected fluid behind it. I believe this is called dehiscence of the c-section scar. The wound tunneled to be 9 centimeters deep. It has to be packed every day with sterile gauze. Just wondering how shallow of a wound it needs to be before the doctor will stitch it closed. I think it's about 3 centimeters deep now - so there's been significant healing over the past few weeks and thankfully no infection. My only problem now is the wound opening is very tiny (only large enough to let the stick-end of the cotton-tipped applicator in to pack the wound) - which is making it more difficult for my husband to repack everyday.
how shallow does my wound dehiscence need to be before it is stitched closed?
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