All tissues should be handled gently for complete hemostasis during the surgical procedure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Tissue must be handled gently during dissection, ligating, retractor placement, instrument placement and suturing. Tissue trauma and blood loss causes devitalization of tissue that cannot heal and necroses.
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