Beveled vs. Perpendicular Incisions and The Effects on Wound Healing: A Review.

ABSTRACT: Proper surgical technique is crucial for optimizing wound healing and reducing scar tissue formation. There are numerous measures a surgeon can take to improve wound healing; however, the angle of the incision made at the surgical site has been suggested to potentially play a role in wound healing, particularly between beveled and perpendicular incisions.

Objectives

The goal of this study was to analyze the literature and observe whether a discrepancy exists between using beveled vs perpendicular incisions in surgical procedures, as well as to understand the relationship between incision angles and physiologic wound healing.

Methods

Google Scholar, Pubmed, and MEDLINE searches regarding incision techniques were made to find relevant articles in the fields of plastic surgery,

SUBMITTER: De Leon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749916 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature