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Original Article

Post Cesarean Section Abdominal Wound Dehiscence: From Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

Surendrakumar B Patil, Neha Gupta, Khushboo Kadakia, Mayank Bhasin, Anshoo Gandhi, Sanika S Patil

Keywords : Abdominal wound dehiscence, Cesarean section, Skin grafting

Citation Information : Patil SB, Gupta N, Kadakia K, Bhasin M, Gandhi A, Patil SS. Post Cesarean Section Abdominal Wound Dehiscence: From Plastic Surgeon's Perspective. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2024; 16 (4):412-416.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2461

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 09-07-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aims and objectives: We present our analysis in managing post lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) wound dehiscence presented in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis on the nutritional status mainly anemia and hypoproteinemia, wound organisms, and management strategies in our department. The objectives are to study the effect of perinatal anemia and hypoproteinemia contributing to abdominal wound dehiscence, time of presentation, and spectrum of microorganisms in the gaped wound.


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