Burst Abdomen

Burst abdomen in pregnancy: A proposed management algorithm.

Management of the burst abdomen is complex due to the co-morbidities associated with it. When coupled with intraabdominal sepsis and pregnancy, it becomes even more difficult due to the ethical issues that have to be considered when managing both mother and child. Due to the paucity of literature on this subject, a management algorithm has been proposed which aims at tackling this delicate issu...

A Prospective Study to Compare the Suture Technique (Continuous Versus Interrupted) in Prevention of Burst Abdomen

Background: Wound dehiscence after laparotomy remains a serious complication. Postoperative complete wound dehiscence, being an unfortunate and also a very serious complication, is associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate despite the most sophisticated intensive care these patients receive today. Aims: The present study was undertaken to assess the proportion of burst abdomen in post...

Burst abdomen and incisional hernia: a prospective study of 1129 major laparotomies.

Burst abdomen and incisional herniation are continuing problems for the general surgeon. A prospective study was carried out to define the extent of the problem. Over five years from 1975 to 1980 a total of 1129 major laparotomy wounds in adults were assessed at regular intervals for 12 months after operation. There were 19 burst abdomens (1.7%) and 84 incisional hernias (7.4%). The introductio...

Frequency and risk factors for wound dehiscence/burst abdomen in midline laparotomies.

BACKGROUND Wound dehiscence/burst abdomen is a very serious postoperative complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. It has significant impact on health care cost, both for the patients and hospitals. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of wound dehiscence/burst abdomen in patients undergoing emergency and elective laparotomies through midline incisions and to id...

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