Asked by JENNA BURKS on Jul 15, 2024
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A patient underwent abdominal surgery for a ruptured appendix.The surgeon did not surgically close the wound.The wound healing process described in this situation is:
A) Primary intention healing
B) Secondary intention healing
C) Tertiary intention healing
D) Approximation healing
Ruptured Appendix
A medical emergency where the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed and bursts, leading to the spread of infection within the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal Surgery
A surgical procedure performed on the abdominal area to treat or investigate diseases, disorders, or injuries of the abdominal organs.
Primary Intention Healing
The process by which a wound with clean edges is closed surgically, leading to minimal scar formation.
- Understand various wound healing processes and intention types.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand various wound healing processes and intention types.
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