Most surgical wounds heal uneventfully--the dehisced surgical incision is definitely the exception to the rule. However, management of a dehisced incision is a fairly common home care challenge that must be understood. This month's column answers the questions: Why do some incisions dehisce, and what, if anything, can be done to prevent dehiscence? Are there early warning signs to look for? How should a dehisced wound be managed?
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