Identification, Assessment, and Classification of Postoperative Wound Dehiscence

Identification, Assessment, and Classification of Postoperative Wound Dehiscence

Identification of SWD (Surgical Wound Dehiscence) SWD can occur at any time post-surgery, from 1 day to over 20 days after the operation, but generally occurs between the 4th and 14th postoperative days. Possible Signs of SWD SWD can occur without any signs. Incisions at risk of dehiscence may show signs of inflammation that exceed … Read more