Term: Post-Operative Abdominopelvic Wound Dehiscence

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-07-20

Definition:

Post-operative abdominopelvic wound dehiscence is the unintentional opening of a surgical wound of the abdomen after surgery. These cases require a second procedure to re-close the surgical site.

References 

• Bruce S, Prior H, Katz A, Taylor M, Latosinsky S, Martens P, De Coster C, Brownell M, Soodeen R, Steinbach C. Application of Patient Safety Indicators in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)