Role of subcutaneous negative pressure closure after emergency laparotomy in preventing wound complication: A comparative randomized study

Abstract

Background & Methods: Surgical site infections, is one of the most common postoperative complications, especially in emergency laparotomy. There are studies suggest Variables for each patient included: Age, Gender, Diagnosis, Total Leucocyte counts, intra operative contamination, surgical site infection (SSI),duration of subcutaneous drain and post-operative stay. Results: Out of total 76 cases, in 40 cases subcutaneous drain was placed. Out of 40 cases with drain, only 5 cases developed surgical site infection. Out of 36 cases without drain, 25 cases developed surgical site infection. Average postoperative stay with drain is 5 to 15 days. Average postoperative stay without drain is 5 to 20 days.