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Description: Definition Stitches and staples are two methods by which a wound may be closed. Stitches use specialized needles and thread to "sew" a wound closed. Staples are thin pieces of metal that are placed with a stapling device through the edges of a wound to hold it closed. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

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Added: Sat Nov 11 2006