Primary closure of incised wounds must be done within: (A) 2 hrs, (B) 4 hrs, (C) 6 hrs, (D) 12 hrs
Answer is C. • Primary suture:
−− Clean wounds
−− Selected contaminated wounds after thorough wound toileting and debridement
• Delayed primary suture:
−− Heavily contaminated wounds
−− Wounds in which wound toileting has been delayed for 6–8 hours
• Left open to heal by secondary closure