Are Gunshot Wounds Sutured?

Primary suture is frequently delayed for high-velocity injuries, with grafting and suture at 3-5 days. Gunshot wounds are particularly prone to anaerobic infection, especially tetanus and gas gangrene.

Do you stitch a gunshot wound?

How is a minor GSW treated? A GSW may be minor if it does not go deep into your skin or damage any of your organs. Your healthcare provider may or may not remove the bullet. He or she may clean your wound and close it with stitches or staples.

Which wounds should be sutured?

Treatment by a doctor is more likely to be needed for:

Wounds that are more than 0.25 in. (6.5 mm) deep, that have jagged edges, or that gape open. Deep wounds that go down to the fat, muscle, bone, or other deep structures.