TABLE 4.
Type of wound closure and infection rate
| Procedure | Number | Infection rate |
|---|---|---|
| Primary closure | 369 | 18 (4.87) |
| Delayed primary closure | 220 | 14 (6.36) |
| Secondary suturing | 145 | 7 (4.82) |
| Split skin grafting | 55 | 3 (5.45) |
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