In a sutured surgical wound, the process of epithelialization is completed within: (A) 24 hours, (B) 48 hours, (C) 72 hours, (D) 96 hours
Answer is B. Epithelialization is defined as a process of covering the denuded epithelial surface. In a sutured surgical wounds are epithelialized within 24-48 hours. Hence Post op dressing is done only after 48 hrs.