Management of an open wound seen 12 hours after the injury:
Ans. (b) Debridement and Suture(Ref: Sabiston 19/e p245)* If the blood supply is adequate and tissue is viable with absent bacterial infection wound can be safely closed anytime following proper debridement and irrigation.
Suturing
Debridement and suture
Secondary suturing
Heal by granulation
General Management of Wounds