On 7th post-operative day, abdominal wound shows pink serosanguinous discharge. It suggests:: (A) Impending wound dehiscence, (B) Infection in the abdomen, (C) Stitch abscess, (D) Healing wound
Answer is A. 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