Dehisced wounds are a serious medical complication that can occur after a surgical procedure or traumatic injury. A wound dehiscence occurs when the edges of a surgical incision or wound separate, exposing the underlying tissues and organs. This can result in pain, infection and other complications.
How Does A Dehisced Wound Occur?
Dehisced wounds can happen due to various reasons, including:
- Poor Surgical Technique: Poor surgical technique, including inadequate suturing, can cause the wound edges to separate.
- Infection: Infection in the wound site can cause inflammation and tissue damage.
- Chronic Diseases: Chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension can impair wound healing.
- Tissue Trauma: Trauma to the wound site, such as excessive pressure, can cause the wound to split open.
- Malnutrition: Inadequate nutrition can lead to poor wound healing and increase the risk of dehisced wounds.
Symptoms
Dehisced wounds can cause several symptoms, including:
- Pain: Pain at the wound site is a common symptom of dehisced wounds.
- Bleeding: Dehisced wounds can cause bleeding from the exposed tissue.
- Inflammation: Inflammation and swelling can occur around the wound site.
- Exposed Tissue: The underlying tissue and organs can be exposed, leading to infection and other complications.
- Delayed Healing: Delayed wound healing can be a sign of dehisced wounds.
Treatment Options
Treatment options for dehisced wounds include:
- Wound Dressing: A wound dressing can be applied to the wound to prevent further injury and promote healing.
- Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be prescribed to treat any infection present in the wound site.
- Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair the dehisced wound.
- Nutritional Support: Adequate nutrition is essential for wound healing. Nutritional support may be provided to the patient to aid in wound healing.
Visit Our Wound Care Center
The wound care center at Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine and Sports Medicine is nationally recognized for successfully treating wounds that don’t heal with standard care. Our team works with you to evaluate your condition and create an individualized treatment plan that uses the most advanced approach to treatment. The goal is to keep you in your home and avoid hospitalization. Contact us today.
