Primary closure of incised wounds must be done within:
Correct Answer: 6 hours
Description: WOUNDS CAN BE CLOSED BY
Primary suture:
- Clean wounds
- Selected contaminated wounds after thorough wound toileting and debridement
Delayed primary suture:
- Heavily contaminated wounds
- Wounds in which wound toileting has been delayed for 6-8 hours
Left open to heal by secondary closure
Category:
Surgery
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