This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General Management of Wounds, Subject name: Surgery
Clean and small wound heals by? 
Select and explain. 
A. Primary intention, B. Secondary intention, C. Tertiary intention, D. All of above
A: Primary intention
Answer: A: Primary intention 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Primary intentionRef: Bailey & Love 26th edJ25HEALING BY PRIMARY INTENTION* It involves epidermis and dermis without total penetration of dermis healing by process of epithelialization when wound edges are brought together so that they are adjacent to each other (re-approximated).* This minimizes scarring* Most surgical wounds heal by primary intention healing* Wound closure is performed with sutures (stitches), staples, or adhesive tape* Examples: well-repaired lacerations, well reduced bone fractures, healing after flap surgery