title: Wound healing by secondary intention. A cosmetic appraisal.
abstract: Secondary intention healing is a simple method of wound management that can provide excellent cosmetic results. Wounds located on concave surfaces of the skin heal with a better cosmetic result than those on convex surfaces. The technic of wound care is reviewed and a set of guidelines is presented that helps one to predict the final appearance of healed cutaneous wounds.
mesh_terms: D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing