What is it ?
A non-healing surgical wound can occur after surgery when a wound caused by an incision doesn’t heal as expected. This is usually caused by infection – a rare but serious complication.
Causes of poor wound-healing depend on the type and location of the procedure, health condition and other factors.
These things can raise the risk of complications:
- Bacteria on the skin or from other parts of the body
- Weakened immune system
- Medical conditions such as diabetes
- Lifestyle habits such as smoking or poor nutrition
- Advanced age
- Being overweight
- Emergency surgery
- Abdominal or intestinal surgeries (bacterial infection)
- Surgeries lasting over two hours
Symptoms
Symptoms of a non-healing surgical wound depend on its location and type. Your surgeon and care team will know the normal healing process and timeframe. They monitor wounds for signs of infection or other complications
Treatment
Advanced wound healing treatments available for surgical wounds include:
- Wound debridement (removal of tissue)
- Vacuum-assisted closure
- Systemic hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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