Background The medical literature includes two risk scores predicting the occurrence of abdominal wound dehiscence. These risk indices were validated by the authors on the populations studied ...

Comparison of Predicted Dehiscence Risk Calculation of risk scores for all patients revealed significantly higher scores in both abdominal wound dehiscence groups (p < 0.001).

A perineal hernia is a protrusion of organs and tissues into the abdominal cavity. It develops when the pelvic floor muscles become too weak to keep the organs and tissues in place. Typically ...

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Unlike the minimally invasive laparoscopy procedure, a laparotomy often requires a stay in the hospital. Risks associated with laparotomy include bleeding, infection, and wound dehiscence.

The delivery of this education varies widely in type, content, and nature. This review examined antenatal education which is specifically tailored towards perineal care and wound healing in the ...

Although the data suggest that prophylactic antibiotics help to prevent perineal wound complications following third- or fourth-degree perineal tear, loss to follow-up was very high. The results ...

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INDIANAPOLIS – GeniPhys, a medtech innovator specializing in next-generation regenerative collagen polymeric biomaterials, has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...