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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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On 7th post-operative day, abdominal wound shows pink serosanguinous discharge. It suggests:
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The correct answer is  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