What Causes Wound Dehiscence?
Wound dehiscence is a medical term that defines a wound that fails to heal or one that opens along its incision line following surgery. Such complications are often seen following abdominal surgery and can be caused by several factors. Understanding the causes of wound dehiscence and taking steps to prevent it may lead to enhanced outcomes and reduction of infection in patients and those healing from surgery, wound care and injuries both in hospital locations and at home.