Prospective Study of Effect of Prophylactic Retention Sutures in Midline Laparotomy in High Risk Patient for Prevention of Wound Dehiscence
Abstract: AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY to assess the reduced rate of dehiscence in midline laparotomy using prophylactic retention sutures in high-risk patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients undergoing midline laparotomy within the inclusion criteria in General Surgery Department Of GovtRajaji Hospital for a period of 1 year. This divided into two categories and followed up and findings were collected. A central randomization was performed. wound dehiscence wound infection, pain on pod 1 pod3, pod 5, pod 7 were assessed. results were analysed using chi square test and paired t test RESULTS: only one patient in test group developed post operative wound dehiscence compared to 8in control group p value (
Keywords: Prophylactic Retention Sutures, Wound Dehiscence
How to Cite?: Ashoka Chakravarthi.D, Ram Praveen.P, "Prospective Study of Effect of Prophylactic Retention Sutures in Midline Laparotomy in High Risk Patient for Prevention of Wound Dehiscence", Volume 8 Issue 2, February 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 821-823, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20195213, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20195213