Wound complications.
This article discusses postoperative wound complications in detail, including host factors that predispose the patient to nonhealing, technical factors in surgery that can reduce the likelihood of infection and dehiscence, and recommendations for postoperative management that can prevent wound healing problems. This discussion includes the treatment of wound complications, ranging from local wound care to various wound coverage options.
Schweinberger
Monica H
MH
Limb Preservation Service, Vascular/Endovascular Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040-A Fitzsimmons Avenue, MCHJ-SV, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.
Roukis
Thomas S
TS
D001458:Bandages; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014945:Wound Healing