In addition to bleeding and contamination, the principal danger associated with an avulsion is:
A) undetectable internal damage.
B) disfigurement due to severe scarring.
C) invasion of the wound with Clostridium tetani.
D) a loss of blood supply to the avulsed flap
Answer: D) a loss of blood supply to the avulsed flap
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