Background The medical literature includes two risk scores predicting the occurrence of abdominal wound dehiscence. These risk indices were validated by the authors on the populations studied.
The study included a group of patients that underwent laparotomy procedures complicated by postoperative abdominal wound dehiscence, defined as "separation of the layers of the surgical wound ...
A pulled abdominal muscle is an overuse injury that often happens in sports or when lifting something heavy. The muscle is stretched too far, causing tiny, microscopic tears. It's also known as an ...
Some people experience pain in spurts. They may have pain-free days, mild-pain days, or days when the pain seems almost constant. Identifying where your abdominal pain is located can help tell the ...