An analytical study on wound dehiscence and related factors

Wound dehiscence is a significant cause of post operative morbidity. In this study the various factors associated with wound dehiscence were studied. All patients with wound dehiscence post gynecological surgeries in our hospital were evaluated retrospectively for possible risk factors. Major risk factors as per our study include malnutrition, obesity, illiteracy, low socioeconomic status, anemia, diabetes mellitus, blood transfusion, prolonged surgery, emergency procedures. Most of these factors were preventable or modifiable at a primary level. [Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2013; 2(4.000): 506-508]