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Development of abdominal wound dehiscence after a colectomy: a nursing challenge
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Development of abdominal wound dehiscence after a colectomy: a nursing challenge
Medsurg Nurs.
2009 Mar-Apr.
Abstract
Abdominal wound dehiscence is associated with prolonged hospitalization, high morbidity and mortality rates, an increase in health care costs, and risk of further surgery. A case of wound dehiscence in a patient following major abdominal surgery is reviewed and a framework for understanding wound complication as a challenge to nursing care is provided.
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