Postoperative Abdominal Wound Dehiscence: Understanding Risk Factors, Complications, Management, and Prevention Strategies

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This article reviews risk factors and complications of postoperative abdominal wound dehiscence, suggesting prevention strategies.

Postoperative abdominal wound dehiscence can lead to serious complications, impacting recovery and patient safety.
The incidence of wound dehiscence ranges from 0.4% to 3.5%, with some cases leading to mortality rates as high as 45%.
Management varies widely, from simple wound care to surgical repair, based on the severity of the condition.
Effective prevention emphasizes optimizing patient health and employing careful surgical techniques to prevent complications.

Abrar Bakry Malik Nawwai (2025) studied this question.

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