[Burst abdomen (author's transl)]

The so called "burst abdomen" is a very serious complication in the course of wound healing. Local factors are of modifying influence. In our own material the number of wound dehiscences has decreased due to the use of non-absorbable suture material and carefull pre- and postoperative therapy in regard to the compensation of disturbances of protein and electrolyte metabolism. Since a causal influence on processes of wound healing is not possible, these factors are of special importance.