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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Management of an open clean wound seen 12 hours after the injury:
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The correct answer is  If the blood supply to the wound is adequate and bacterial invasion is absent, wound can be safely closed anytime following proper debridement and irrigation. If these established infection and tissue is of doubtful bility has been left in - situ, then the wound is left open and re-explored after 48 hours. If there is infection, and the doubtful ble tissue is now healthy, the deep tissues can be repaired and the wound is closed. If however there is fuher necrosis and infection, the wound is again debrided and left open.