Primary Versus Delayed Wound Closure Technique in Infected Laparotomy Wounds

Background: Contaminated laparotomy wounds have garnered little attention with high incidence of woundinfections. Many techniques been proposed for their management. The aim this study is to comparethe infection rates using primary closure vs delayed in cases peritonitis.The purpose identify a better wound technique management.Method: This included 105 patients, who were divided into two groups. Group A underwent primaryclosure and B closure, which the was left open without suturing andsaline irrigation given be sutured once clean. assessed usingSouthampton scoring system.Results: total 54 30 (55.6%) males 24 (44.4%) females included. A, 27 patientswith 55.6% 44.4% females. In B, patients 55.5% Themean age 39.4 ± 11.8 while that 37.02 12.5. had an .rate 77.4%whereas rate only 34%. duration hospital stay 9.8 forGroup 11.7.Conclusions: effective contaminated wounds, likeperforation. Peritonitis, as it reduces