Predictors of wound dehiscence and its impact on mortality after abdominoperineal resection: data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Conclusions Older age, baseline dyspnea, smoking, and the use of muscle flap were associated with higher risk of wound dehiscence following APR. Patients with wound dehiscence had a higher rate of readmission and need for reoperation, and an increased risk of 30-day mortality.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research