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Abstract

Nutrition plays a critical role in the wound healing process. This case report describes a 70-year-old patient on a long-term vegan diet who experienced delayed wound healing following an elective minor surgical procedure. The case highlights the potential adverse effects of strict vegan dietary patterns on postoperative recovery. It also highlights the importance of considering nutritional supplementation to support optimal wound healing in individuals adhering to selective diets, such as veganism.

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