Open AccessOutcome of primary closure of abdominal wounds following laparotomy for peritonitis in children
Author(s) -
Kache Stephen Akau,
Philip M. Mshelbwala,
Emmanuel A. Ameh
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.194669
Subject(s) - medicine , laparotomy , surgery , wound dehiscence , peritonitis , perforation , abdominal wound , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Primary wound closure following laparotomy for peritonitis is generally believed to be associated with wound complications and long hospital stay. Open wound management has long been the most common practice after laparotomy for peritonitis. Primary closure (PC), however, has recently been advocated to reduce cost and morbidity. This study determined the incidence and severity of wound complications and their impact on hospital stay and overall outcome when PC of abdominal wounds is done following laparotomy for peritonitis.