Risk Factors For Wound Dehiscence After Laparotomy: A Case-Control Study

Tomas Poškus, Vilius Mačiūnas, Marius Kryžauskas, Saulius Mikalauskas, Donatas Danys, Valdemaras Jotautas, Eligijus Poškus, Kęstutis Strupas Abstract Background. Wound dehiscence is a life-threatening complication with the mortality rate up to 25 %. The objective of this study is to identify the risk factors for wound dehiscence after midline laparotomy in adult population. Methods. The case…