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. 2010 Dec;3(4):189-200.
doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1268516.

Postoperative care of the facial laceration

Nicholas Medel, Neeraj Panchal, Edward Ellis

Postoperative care of the facial laceration

Nicholas Medel et al. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to examine factors involved in the postoperative care of traumatic lacerations. An evidence-based comprehensive literature review was conducted. There are a limited number of scientifically proven studies that guide surgeons and emergency room physicians on postoperative care. Randomized controlled trials must be conducted to further standardize the postoperative protocol for simple facial lacerations.

Keywords: Laceration; postoperative care; wound closure.

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Figure 1
Illustrations demonstrating four-layer technique for dressing a simple laceration (or incision). (A) Mastisol (yellow) and nonoverlapping Steri-strips (3M, Minneapolis, MN) applied across the laceration. (B) Antibiotic ointment applied over the laceration. (C) Absorbent dressing (Telfa; Kendall, Mansfield, MA) applied. (D) A film (Tegaderm; 3M, Minneapolis, MN) is then applied.
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