Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms is used to refer to protrusion of abdominal organs through the surgical incision?

Which of the following terms is used to refer to protrusion of abdominal organs through the surgical incision?
a) Evisceration
Evisceration is a surgical emergency.
b) Hernia
A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall.
c) Dehiscence
Dehiscence refers to partial or complete separation of wound edges.
d) Erythema
Erythema refers to redness of tissue.