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Types of Wound Healing: Primary Closure

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Which type of wound closure is often used for wounds with edema or those that are grossly contaminated?

Secondary intention (correct)
Tertiary closure
Primary closure
Delayed primary closure

What is a characteristic of wounds that are closed by secondary intention?

They heal more slowly due to a larger defect (correct)
They heal quickly
They are less susceptible to infection
They have a smaller defect to be filled

What type of wounds are typically left open to heal by secondary intention?

Clean wounds with low bacterial counts
Wounds with prolonged inflammatory and proliferative phases of healing (correct)
Chronic wounds
Acute wounds

What is the main reason for delaying wound closure in tertiary closure?

To determine the frequency of wound infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate infection rate of delayed closure in tertiary closure?

4% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of primary wound closure?

To minimize the volume of connective tissue deposition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal timing for primary wound closure?

Within 6-8 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of wounds suitable for primary closure?

Minimal tissue damage and contamination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of primary wound closure?

Restores the epithelium, minimizing the risk of infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of primary wound closure?

Immediate closure of a surgical wound (B) Signup and view all the answers