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Review
. 2013 May;31(2):529-38.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.01.005.

Facial wound management

Frank Sabatino  1 , Joshua B Moskovitz
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Review

Facial wound management

Frank Sabatino et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 May.

Abstract

This article presents an overview of facial wound management, beginning with a brief review of basic anatomy of the head and face as it relates to wound care. Basic wound management is discussed, and techniques for repairing specific cosmetically high-risk areas of the face, particularly the eyes, lips, and ears, are reviewed. Also described are the proper techniques for the management of an auricular hematoma.

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