Table 2. VAMC score variables and characteristics of the validation population Variables of the VAMC score Abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 56] No abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 168] P value ...
Among the 1,879 patients undergoing intra-abdominal procedures during the study period 56 patients were included in the validation group; the patients developed wound dehiscence during the ...
An increased number of cases of wound dehiscence after removal of the staples, as reported by the authors, has to be taken into account, especially in the elective setting. However, with regard to ...