Clean and small wound heals by?
Correct Answer: Primary intention
Description: Ans. (a) Primary intentionRef: Bailey & Love 26th edJ25HEALING BY PRIMARY INTENTION* It involves epidermis and dermis without total penetration of dermis healing by process of epithelialization when wound edges are brought together so that they are adjacent to each other (re-approximated).* This minimizes scarring* Most surgical wounds heal by primary intention healing* Wound closure is performed with sutures (stitches), staples, or adhesive tape* Examples: well-repaired lacerations, well reduced bone fractures, healing after flap surgery
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