KIMS 14: a new scoring system to predict abdominal wound dehiscence following emergency laparotomy
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20170986Keywords:
Abdominal wound dehiscence, Emergency laparotomy, Scoring systemAbstract
Background: Abdominal wound dehiscence is a common complication of emergency laparotomy in Indian setup. Wound dehiscence carries with it a substantial morbidity and mortality. Hence, we have developed a scoring system which can predict wound dehiscence following emergency laparotomy and prophylytic measures can be taken preoperatively to prevent this. Objectives were to identify independent risk factors for abdominal wound dehiscence and to develop a scoring system to recognize high risk patients.
Methods: An observational, longitudinal, analytical and retrospective study was done from July 2014 to January 2017 in KIMS Hubli, Karnataka, India, where the sample studied were patients who underwent midline laparotomy during the study period. 30 cases of abdominal wound dehiscence were taken and 60 controls.
Results: 30 cases of abdominal wound dehiscence following emergency laparotomy were reported and compared with 60 selected controls. Age, gender duration of symptoms hypotension, anemia hyperbilirubinemia, hypoproteinemia, uremia, duration of surgery, contaminated wounds, COPD/chest infections were statistically significant. Multivariate binary logistic regression showed Hypoproteinemia, uremia duration of surgery contaminated wounds and chest infection/COPD as independent significant risk factor and a scoring system was developed using these variables.
Conclusions: The scoring system developed can identify the high-risk patients and necessary measures can be taken to prevent this complication.
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