The stitches are due to be removed, but the wound isn't completely closed. What should I do?

Since the wound hasn't fully closed even though the stitches are due to be removed, we need to be extra careful. The doctor recommends that you don't remove the stitches yet. Please return to the clinic where you had the surgery so the doctor can examine the wound, assess the cause, and provide appropriate treatment.

In the meantime, the doctor recommends that:

1. Clean the wound with saline solution twice daily.
2. Use the wound ointment strictly as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Avoid getting water directly on the wound.
4. Observe for any additional abnormalities, such as pus, swelling, redness, or increased pain.
5. It's better to wait for the wound to dry and close completely before setting a new date for suture removal.