What is another name for healing by second intention?

Healing by second intention refers to a type of wound healing where the wound is left open to heal on its own, which is opposite to healing by primary intention where the edges are brought together. Granulation is a key process involved in this type of healing; it is the formation of new connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that develop during the healing process. Granulation tissue fills the wound space and eventually becomes scar tissue, marking the transition from inflammation to a more organized tissue healing phase.

This type of healing is typically seen in larger, deeper wounds or wounds with significant tissue loss. Although scarring, infection, and inflammation are related to the healing process, they do not specifically describe the nature or the process of second intention healing as granulation does. Therefore, granulation is the most fitting term to describe this healing method.