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The process of wound healing is basically the same, regardless of the kind of tissue involved, the type of injury, and the manner of its infliction (whether accidental or intentional). The primary difference between accidental and operative wounds lies in the fact that preparation for repair of the latter is made before the wound occurs.
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Lang, C.M., White, W.J. (1976). Wound Healing. In: Animal Physiologic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3871-1_3
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