PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEALING AND REPAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Healing by second intention occurs in
A
un-infected wounds
B
Limited tissue loss
C
Infection
D
Massive tissue loss
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When there is more extensive loss of cells, or surface wounds that create large defects, the reparative process is more complicated. Granulation tissue grows in from the margins to complete the repair. These wounds heal with an ugly scar [17]. This is referred to as healing by secondary intention.

Detailed explanation-2: -Healing by secondary intention occurs when the sides of the wound are not opposed, therefore healing must occur from the bottom of the wound upwards. Myofibroblasts are vital cells in secondary intention.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary wound healing, or secondary intention wound healing, occurs when a wound that cannot be stitched causes a large amount of tissue loss. Doctors will leave the wound to heal naturally in these cases.

Detailed explanation-4: -Two examples of common wounds treated with secondary intention are pressure sores and diabetic foot. Secondary intention requires a longer healing time and daily attention to treatment is necessarynecesssary.

Detailed explanation-5: -Inflammation The second phase of wound healing is called the Inflammatory Phase. It involves phagocytic cells that release reactive oxygen species, lasting for up to seven days in acute wounds and longer in chronic wounds.

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