Delayed Suturing for Equine Lower Limb Wounds (AAEP 2011)
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 30, 2012
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
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