Abstract
The causes and treatment of acute failure of the abdominal incision are reviewed, along with a summary of studies on fascial healing. Emphasis is placed on taking large bites of tissue during closure to prevent dehiscence. Patient-related risk factors are viewed as less important in the causation of wound failure.
MeSH terms
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Abdomen / surgery
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Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
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Acute Disease
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Animals
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Incidence
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Inflammation / physiopathology
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Risk Factors
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence* / diagnosis
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence* / epidemiology
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence* / etiology
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence* / physiopathology
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence* / therapy
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Suture Techniques