Surgical wound dehiscence: Improving prevention and outcomes

Karen Ousey; Risal Djohan; Caroline Dowsett; Fernando Ferreira; Theresa Hurd; Marco Romanelli; Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts

Surgical wound dehiscence: Improving prevention and outcomes

Karen Ousey, Risal Djohan, Caroline Dowsett, Fernando Ferreira, Theresa Hurd, Marco Romanelli, Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts

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Abstract

Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) is almost certainly under-reported, not least because of variation in the interpretation of what constitutes SWD. As a result, patients with SWD may not receive optimal treatment and may experience additional surgical site complications, increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays and readmission. Following a meeting in July 2017, an international panel of clinical experts developed a consensus document to raise awareness of SWD, to aid identification of patients at increased risk and to provide practical guidance in prevention and management. This document has the endorsement of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) and ultimately aims to improve outcomes for patients.

Original language	English
Publisher	Wounds UK
Number of pages	48
Publication status	Published - 20 Feb 2018

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Name	World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Consensus Document
Publisher	Wounds International

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Surgical wound dehiscence: Improving prevention and outcomes

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