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Wound Dehiscence
Definition 1
Splitting of the sutured margins of a surgical wound. Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, obesity, and advanced age. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A finding of separation of the approximated margins of a surgical wound. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Definition 3
Separation of the layers of a surgical wound; it may be partial and superficial only, or complete with disruption of all layers. (Food and Drug Administration)
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