Wound dehiscence after abdominoperineal resection for low rectal cancer is associated with decreased survival.

Background: Abdominoperineal resection for low rectal adenocarcinoma is a common procedure with high morbidity, including perineal wound complications.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine risk factors for perineal wound dehiscence and to investigate the effect of wound dehiscence on survival.

Design: This was a retrospective medical chart review.