Burst abdomen most commonly occurs on the -: (A) 2nd day, (B) 3rd day, (C) 7th day, (D) 9th day
Answer is C. • Serous or serosanguinous discharge from the wound is the first sign of dehiscence
• Most commonly observed between 6th and 8th post-operative day (may occur at any time following wound closure)
• Wound dehiscence is partial or total disruption of any or all layers of the operative wound.
• Extrusion of abdominal viscera after rupture of all layers is known as evisceration.