wound_closure_classification: Wound Closure Classification System
Description
Classifies the type of wound closure based on clinical management. This system categorizes wound healing into Primary Intention (immediate closure), Secondary Intention (healing by granulation), and Tertiary Intention (delayed primary closure).
Usage
wound_closure_classification(wound_status)
Value
A list containing:
Classification_Type
The formal classification name.
Description
A detailed explanation of the healing process for that classification.
Examples
Common clinical scenarios for the selected closure type.
Arguments
wound_status
String. The clinical method of wound management.
Options:
"primary" (Immediate approximation of edges),
"secondary" (Left open to heal by granulation),
"tertiary" (Delayed closure after observation).
References
Boardman JD, et al. Wound Closure. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023.
# Example 1: Surgical Incision# Primary closurewound_closure_classification("primary")
# Example 2: Infected Dog Bite# Delayed closurewound_closure_classification("tertiary")