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In general, it is best to have a wound attended to as soon as feasibly possible. Wounds closed after 6 hours have an increased risk of infection and may be referred for secondary closure (closure after 2-3 days of antibiotics) and extensive washout.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe longer a wound is open, the higher risk of infection. The classic teaching is anything over 6 hours should not be closed primarily. Some will extend that window with extensive cleaning to 8 or 12 hours depending on the location and sensitivity to good cosmetic or functional outcome.
In short, if you think you have a wound requiring closure, go as soon as possible to have it repaired.
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∙ 13y agoIt may take from a couple of days to weeks, depends how good you treat it.
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∙ 12y agousually within 24 hours at least that's what my wife the nurse says
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