Risk factors for abdominal wound dehiscence in children: a case-control study.

Background: In the limited literature concerning abdominal wound dehiscence after laparotomy in children, reported incidences range between 0.2-1.2% with associated mortality rates of 8-45%.

Creep behavior of commonly used suture materials in abdominal wall surgery.

Background: The incidence of incisional hernia after abdominal wall closure is high. Furthermore, recurrence is a significant complication after correction of all abdominal wall hernias. Besides surgeon- and patient-related factors, in this experimental study a third factor, i.