PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The tissues approximated by surgical sutures or tapes with minimal loss of tissue are said to heal by primary union or by first intention. Such wounds heal with a clean, neat and thin scar [17].

Detailed explanation-2: -Most surgical incisions heal by primary intention (i.e. wound edges are apposed with sutures, clips or glue); however, some heal by secondary intention (i.e. the wound is left open and heals by formation of granulation tissue).

Detailed explanation-3: -Wound Management Wound healing may be by: Primary intention: the wound edges can be pulled together e.g. surgical incision (using sutures, staples, steristrips or glue), small wounds, paper cuts.