Wound Management - 09/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2007.06.008
Maria E. Moreira, MD a, b, ⁎ 
, Vincent J. Markovchick, MD, FAAEM c, d
, Vincent J. Markovchick, MD, FAAEM c, d a Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
b Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 777 Bannock Street, Mailcode 0108, Denver, CO 80204, USA
c Emergency Medical Services, Denver Health, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0108, Denver, CO 80204, USA
d Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Corresponding author. Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 777 Bannock Street, Mailcode 0108, Denver, CO 80204.Abstract |
Wound management makes up an important part of the emergency physician’s practice. Understanding the physiology of wound healing and the patient and wound factors affecting this process is essential for the proper treatment of wounds. There are many options available for wound closure. Each modality has its benefits and its drawbacks, and some are appropriate only for certain types of wounds. The goal is to achieve the best functional and cosmetically appealing scar while avoiding complications.
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Vol 25 - N° 3
P. 873-899 - août 2007 Retour au numéro
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