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A patient undergoes a laparotomy for intestinal obstruction. Post-operatively, the surgeon leaves the wound edges unapproximated and packs it with dressings to allow it to heal naturally from the bottom up. Which type of wound healing does this represent?

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1Primary intention healing
2Tertiary intention healing
3Secondary intention healing✓
4Delayed primary intention healing

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Secondary intention healing

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