Steri Strips used in surgery??!


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Steri Strips used in surgery??

steri strips used in mohs micrographic surgery, my grandpa had this surgery done on his ear and the wanted us to keep on the steri strips for 24 hrs. what are they?


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Steri-strips are like little pieces of tape that hold skin together after microsurgery, or sometimes are put on when stiches or skin staples are taken out if the wound is still oozing in spots. They are usually left on until they fall off by themselves, which takes about 4-5 days.




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