Random Wound Facts

Question 1

Why must a full thickness eyelid laceration be repaired surgically?

Answer 1

Risk of corneal ulcer if not repaired

Question 2

You can repair an eyelid w/direct apposition if _____ of the eyelid margin is missing

Answer 2

<1/3

Question 3

If >1/3 of the eyelid margin is missing, how do you need to close the wound?

Answer 3

Grafting technique

Question 4

Should you remove skin flaps from eyelid lacerations in horses?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What kind of closure are you doing for an eyelid in a horse?

Answer 5

2-layer primary repair

Question 6

Which way does your suture knot face when closing an eyelid?

Answer 6

Away from the eyelid margin

Question 7

How do all full thickness lip lacerations be repaired?

Answer 7

Surgically

Question 8

If you can separate out the _____ from the skin of the lip and suture them separately that would be great

Answer 8

Muscular layer

Question 9

How do you minimize damage to the lip with your closure?

Answer 9

Tension relieving sutures