Laceration repair.

Abstract:

:Healing by primary intention is a threefold process, consisting of an initial phase in which red and white blood cells bind the wound; epithelialization and fibroplasia, and a maturation phase involving collagen synthesis. The appearance of the wound reflects its maturation. Skillful wound management is based on biologic principles. Time factors in wound closure, the effects of anesthetic techniques, debridement, the selection of sutures and the methods of suturing have profound effects on the outcome.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Rappaport NH

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1984-10-01 00:00:00

pages

115-23

issue

4

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

30

pub_type

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