SURGICAL WOUNDS

Most surgical incisions can be expected to heal without difficulty, although some patients may experience wound healing problems after surgery. These complications may be related to the type and complexity of the surgical procedure, advanced age of the patient, underlying medical issues, infection or a history of radiation in the operative area. Identifying the reason for the wound healing failure as well as the cause will, in most instances, allow complete healing of the surgical incision. Depending on the complicating factors, some cases require tissue grafting, repeat surgery or hyperbaric oxygen therapy to achieve ultimate healing.

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