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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 wound seen 12 hours after the injury:
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The correct answer is  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.