Risk Factors for Dehiscence of Operative Incisions in Newborns after Laparotomy
Tina B. S. Miholjcic,
Olivier Baud,
Pouya Iranmanesh
et al.
Abstract:Background Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) in neonates is a life-threatening complication. The aim was to define risk factors of postoperative incision dehiscence in this population.
Methods Data of 144 patients from 2010 to 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. All full-term newborns or preterm newborns up to 42 weeks of amenorrhea (adjusted) who had a laparotomy within 30 days were included. Descriptive patient information and perioperative data were collected. SWD was defined as any separation of … Show more
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