 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Dell,
I had a biopsy on my tongue and one on my inner cheek (many years ago and it was benign). Both times sutures were used. I have seen many biopsies done by my surgeon and he always will use sutures as the tongue, being a strong muscle, wouldn't heal very well by secondary intention. As Brian said, if a punch biopsy is done, sutures are not usually needed.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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