On 7th post-operative day, abdominal wound shows pink serosanguinous discharge. It suggests:
Wound dehiscence Evisceration Disruption of one / all the layers either paially or completely Extrusion of abdominal viscera apa from disruption Can occur at any time usually after 6-8th day of wound closure 1st sign - serious or serosanguinous discharge Mx: | Only wound dehiscence | Prompt elective closure Wound dehiscence + Evisceration | Cover with moist gauze | Under GA | Rinse exposed bowel along with Omentum with RL + antibiotics | Reclose the abdomen by tension suturing
Impending wound dehiscence
Infection in the abdomen
Stitch abscess
Healing wound
Peritoneum