Question 1

what is done for a laceration?

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That depends : Depending on the size, area of the body, the laceration may be sutures, taped or even left alone. Let the experts make that decision.

Question 2

how long does the laceration repair take?

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Depends: Laceration repair depends upon the location, depth, risk to underlying structures and risk of infection.  Function is the most important outcome aimed for, followed by cosmesis.  Other than simple punctures or small lacerations ( is your tetanus up to date?) you should go to an er or a surgeon for repair and evaluation of deeper damage.

Question 3

can stroke be caused by a severe laceration?

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Stroke from Lac: A laceration can cause a stroke if it significantly reduces the flow of blood to the brain. This can be direct (injuring the artery going to the brain, or knocking off a plaque inside the artery) or indirect (causing massive blood loss and severely low blood pressure). Low blood pressure by itself can cause a stroke.

Question 4

where do i go to get a laceration repair done?

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ER or urgent care: Lacerations can be repaired in an emergency room and in most urgent care centers.  Certain physician offices also have the necessary tools for laceration repair.

Question 5

what is the idc 9 code for a healed laceration?

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V58.43: This codes for the aftercare following injury, but is the closest thing to a icd9 for healed wound that we have.

Question 6

why is laceration reopening after stitches removed?

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Many possibilities: Perhaps sutures removed too soon, perhaps you have delayed healing related to any of a number of factors such as renal failure, diabetes, poor nutrition, smoking, perhaps there is too much tension on the wound, perhaps underlying infection.
Best to see your doc.

Question 7

why is my laceration reopening after stitch removal?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: If the laceration is reopening, you should consult with your physician.  Some minor separation may be acceptable, but any significant reopening of the wound should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 8

how long are the stitches for the laceration wounds?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This all depends on the type of tissue sutured - fascia vs skin, vs other.....And the characteristics of the wound - surgical, traumatic, etc.  If this is a minor skin laceration - it was probably closed with intermittent sutures with visible knots above the skin.  However, there are many types of suture and suturing techniques.

Question 9

what is the strength of stitches for laceration wounds?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Sutures have variable strength depending on the type used.  Some are permanent and will keep their strength until removed.  Some are absorbable and will lose their strength over a given amount of time.  Ususally the suture placed is enough to keep the wound edges together.  However, any sheer force can tear even the strongest closure as the sutures may pull through the tissue.

Question 10

if a person had deep face lacerations, what cranial nerves  are damaged?

Accepted Answer

Number 7: The facial nerve, or cranial nerve vii, is the most frequently damaged cranial nerve during facial traumas involving deep lacerations.  A plastic surgeon is an expert at facial injuries.

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