Factors Affecting Post Laparotomy Abdominal Wound Dehiscence: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Of all the fallouts of abdominal surgery, abdominal wound dehiscence is a very serious complication both for patient and treating surgeon. Despite advances in perioperative care and suture materials, incidence and mortality rates in regard to abdominal wound dehiscence have not significantly change over the past decades. Postoperative wound problems leads to extra financial burden on patient and health system. It also leads to mental and emotional trauma to patient by delaying recovery and increasing hospital stay and producing lasting sequale. The treatment requires an array of extra investigations, aggressive management and meticulous nursing care, therefore its prevention is of utmost importance for both patients and surgeons. Considering the wide prevalence of the post laparotomy wound problems, the present study was done to find out the incidence of wound dehiscence after laparotomy, factors that influence its occurrence and guidelines for effective management of abdominal wound dehiscence.
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Chauhan A
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