What is incision dehiscence?
Dehiscence of the section refers to the surgical wound that has reopened. It is one of the possible complications of surgery and this condition can range from mild to heavy. Although the patient notices a very small opening in the surgical wound, he should immediately report it to his surgeon for proper treatment. Depending on the severity of the cutting of the section, this complication may lead to infection or protrusion of internal organs, which requires emergency medical care.
The causes of cutting dehiscence are very diverse and some basic factors can increase the risk to some patients. Those who are malnourished, smoke cigarettes or take steroid drugs are considered to be a greater risk of incorrect wound healing. Being diabetic or rheumatoid arthritis can also increase the risk of cutting dehiscence because these conditions disrupt the normal healing process. People who are obese can suffer more often with a reopening surgical wound, Becuse the newly created skin must hold more greasy tissues together. NapPatients who are constipation can strain during intestinal movements, exert pressure that can cause an open cut. Vomiting can also exert too much pressure, as well as cough or sneezing. Patients should always avoid lifting heavy objects or engage in strenuous activities after surgery, as this can also cause the cut to be divided open, despite the thigh.
When the skin around the cut opened, which only causes minor bleeding, the patient should connect a clean bandage. Then he should call his doctor and obtain medical care as soon as possible to prevent infection. The threat of infection is present, although only one distribution of stitch and the rest of the cut is intact.
If it is muscle and other deep tissues have also been divided and the internal organs begin to protrude through the wound, this is called evisceration and occurs rarely. Those who have this serious degree of dehiscence cut must immediatelycall for an ambulance. Then the sterile bandage or clean leaf must moisten and cover the hole. A sterile salt solution or bottled water is preferable to wet the bandage. Patients should never try to move internal organs or push them back by cutting.
Evisceration will require further surgery for correct relocation of organs. In most cases, a slight dehiscence of the section that does not include evisceration, the doctor cleans the cut and closes the stitches. Depending on the patient's needs, it may also administer antibiotics for infection and mild painkillers.