Wound dehiscence: is still a problem in the 21th century: a retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors of wound dehiscence and determine which of them can be reverted.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We retrospectively analyzed 3500 laparotomies. Age over 75 years, d...

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Main Authors: Giafis Konstantinos, Zacharis Georgios, Vaxevanidou Archodoula, Datsis Anastasios D, Tsiveriotis Konstantinos, Spiliotis John, Kekelos Spyros, Rogdakis Athanasios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/4/1/12