dehiscence
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- noun
- /dɪˈhɪsəns/
- Specialized
- Sternal wound dehiscence is defined as postoperative wound disruption at the midline sternotomy site for CABG.
- sternal dehiscence
- wound dehiscence
- superior canal dehiscence
Examples
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Five patients (18%) experienced either recipient site superficial wound dehiscence or infection that all resolved with conservative management.
Academic text (2012) -
The doctor explained that dehiscence of the surgical wound could allow for infection to develop if not treated promptly.
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The incidence of dehiscence has been reported to be as high as 55%.
Academic text (2003) -
No known changes in coding or monitoring for sternal wound dehiscence occurred during the time period.
Academic text (2015) -
Limitations to the present study included potential loss to follow-up of patients who developed wound dehiscence outside the province.
Academic text (2015) -
Despite this, the incidence of sternal wound dehiscence did not change significantly within our population.
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The incidence proportion of sternal wound dehiscence in our population was 1.86%.
Academic text (2015) -
Wound complications, including bacterial infection, hematoma, evisceration, suture abscess, and dehiscence, are not uncommon following surgery.
Academic text (2003) -
Sternal wound dehiscence can occur after heart surgery, leading to complications that require further treatment.
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During the medical seminar, the speaker discussed the factors contributing to dehiscence in postoperative patients.
Synonyms
The bursting open of seed pods that makes seeds fall out when ripe
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Etymology
The word dehiscence comes from the Latin parts de- 'apart' and hīscere 'to split open'. So dehiscence means a wound, organ, or fruit 'splitting apart' to open and release what is inside, like a seed pod opening to let seeds out.