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Title: In what type of wound healing is the wound left open and allowed to heal from the inner toward the ...
Post by: joxley3 on Feb 10, 2018
In what type of wound healing is the wound left open and allowed to heal from the inner toward the outer surface?
 
  a. Third intention
  b. First intention
  c. Second intention
  d. Non-intention


Title: In what type of wound healing is the wound left open and allowed to heal from the inner toward the ...
Post by: erical5 on Feb 10, 2018
ANS: C
The mechanism of second-intention healing is by granulation, eventual reepithelialization, and wound contraction. Wound tissue is debrided and the wound is left open to heal from the inner toward the outer surface. Healing is delayed and scar formation is excessive.