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Review
. 2009 Jan;26(1):1-10.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2008.09.001.

Wound complications

Monica H Schweinberger  1 , Thomas S Roukis
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Review

Wound complications

Monica H Schweinberger et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

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.

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