We carried out this study to compare the frequency of surgical site infection in patients undergoing
delayed primary closure (DPC) with those undergoing primary closure (PC) of surgical wounds after abdominal surgery for perforated appendix, perforated duodenal ulcer and ileal perforation.
In using a mesh the surgeon is, however, committed to dealing with a large ventral hernia at a later date rather than opting for
delayed primary closure during initial admission.
A new surgical approach for treating infected epidermoid cysts using
delayed primary closure. Jpn J Surg 1989; 19: 532534.
Conclusion:
Delayed primary closure is superior to primary closure in dirty abdominal wounds in terms of frequency of surgical site infection.
Objective: To compare the difference in the rate of surgical wound infection, patient's convenience and length of hospital stay between Primary Closure and
Delayed Primary Closure in cases of complicated appendicitis in adults.
The ABRA Abdominal Wall Closure System is part of the line of Caniea Dynamic Wound Closure Systems, which allows users to control domain and achieve
delayed primary closure of retracted wounds in normal and Bariatric patients.
Primary closure was done in 13 wounds, but majority of wounds were managed in delayed primary setting may it be
delayed primary closure, coverage with skin graft or reconstruction with delayed primary flaps.
