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. 1991 Jan;73(1):21–25.

The role of reconstructive surgery in the management of war wounds.

R M Coupland 1
PMCID: PMC2499361  PMID: 1996858

Abstract

Reconstructive surgery can be used within a framework of management of war wounds by basic principles. It falls into three groups: i. Primary (emergency) reconstruction; performed as part of initial surgery and as a life-saving procedure. ii. Delayed primary (essential) reconstruction; performed at the time of delayed closure. iii. Elective or non-essential reconstruction. All surgeons involved with the early management of war wounds should be prepared to perform primary and delayed primary reconstruction.

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