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Alternatively, it is sometimes wise not to attempt to restore the skin fully to its position and simply

Alternatively, it is sometimes wise not to attempt to restore the skin fully to its position and simply

suture the skin to the underlying tissues, as near as possible to the wound margin without excessive

suture the skin to the underlying tissues, as near as possible to the wound margin without excessive

tension. The uncovered area will then heal by [[Donkey - Fundamentals of healing#Secondary or second intention healing|second intention]] but will of course be much smaller than the original wound and may be amenable to skin grafting in

tension. The uncovered area will then heal by [[Healing Fundamentals - Donkey#Secondary or second intention healing|second intention]] but will of course be much smaller than the original wound and may be amenable to skin grafting in

due course.

due course.

Variable necrosis of at least part of the skin margin is commonly present.

Variable necrosis of at least part of the skin margin is commonly present.

In any case the necrotic tissue will eventually need to be removed and the

In any case the necrotic tissue will eventually need to be removed and the

wound allowed to heal by [[Donkey - Fundamentals of healing#Secondary or second intention healing|second intention]] or by some form of '''grafting'''.

wound allowed to heal by [[Healing Fundamentals - Donkey#Secondary or second intention healing|second intention]] or by some form of '''grafting'''.

Uneventful healing should take place regardless of the anatomical

Uneventful healing should take place regardless of the anatomical