Surgical Site Infection
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a complication seen after surgery or an invasive procedure. Around half of all SSIs are potentially preventable if evidence-based best practices are followed, however it…
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Acute wound failure encompasses several postoperative complications that all result from partial or total disruption of the surgical wound. Wound Failures Risk Factors Presentation Treatment Relevant Information
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Big Concepts
Breast
Diagnosis Scripts
General Surgery
Hernias
Skin and Soft Tissue
Surgical Complications
Wound Complications
Hematoma
Hematomas are collections of blood in subcutaneous tissue or deeper tissues at site of surgery (in post-operative setting). They are named according to location (e.g. abdominal wall, parathyroid, retroperitoneal) and…
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Big Concepts
Breast
Diagnosis Scripts
General Surgery
Hernias
Skin and Soft Tissue
Surgical Complications
Wound Complications
Seroma
A seroma is a collection of fluid composed of fat, serum, and lymph. Seromas commonly develop following surgery as the body tries to fill in the dead space created during…
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