Wounds which are clean uninfected and surgically incised, with edge of wounds approxiamated by sutures heal by____________?

Correct answer: A. Primary intention

  • A. Primary intention
  • B. Secondary intention
  • C. Cicatrisation
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

A clean surgical wound whose edges are closely approximated with sutures heals by primary intention, with minimal tissue loss, inflammation and scarring. Secondary intention applies to open wounds with greater tissue loss and contraction.

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