Facial wound management

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 May;31(2):529-38. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.01.005.

Abstract

This article presents an overview of facial wound management, beginning with a brief review of basic anatomy of the head and face as it relates to wound care. Basic wound management is discussed, and techniques for repairing specific cosmetically high-risk areas of the face, particularly the eyes, lips, and ears, are reviewed. Also described are the proper techniques for the management of an auricular hematoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Eyelids / injuries
  • Facial Injuries / surgery
  • Facial Injuries / therapy*
  • Forehead / injuries
  • Humans
  • Lacerations / surgery
  • Lacerations / therapy
  • Lip / injuries
  • Nose / injuries
  • Scalp / injuries