SAQ 1164 – Post-laparotomy fever with abdominal wound photograph

A 49-year-old patient presents one week after laparotomy for a perforated viscus. He is febrile and the abdominal wound photograph is shown below.

Interpret the photograph.

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List three (3) patient factors and three (3) surgical factors that may contribute to this complication.

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Patient factors | Surgical factors<br /> 1. |<br /> 2. |<br /> 3. |

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List two (2) further laboratory investigations.

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State one (1) general wound closure technique commonly used in ED and two (2) advantages and disadvantages.

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Technique | Advantages | Disadvantages<br /> | |

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Total Score: 0 / 14

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