Abstract
Most surgical wounds heal uneventfully-the dehisced surgical incision is definitely the exception to the rule. However, management of a dehisced incision is a fairly common home care challenge that must be understood. This month's column answers the questions:
* Why do some incisions dehisce, and what, if anything, can be done to prevent dehiscence?
* Are there early warning signs to look for?
* How should a dehisced wound be managed?