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Lacerations

Definition

Lacerations Definition

Common names:

Arm Laceration
Cut in the Skin
Face Laceration
Facial Laceration
Finger Laceration
Hand Laceration
Laceration of the Finger
Lacerations
Leg Laceration
Skin Cut
Skin Laceration

A person with a laceration has a linear tear in the skin. Lacerations may also extend to involve structures beneath the skin.

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Last Updated: Feb 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Lacerations References:

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