Surgical wound complication

Definition: Umbrella term for adverse events related to surgical incisions, including surgical site infection, dehiscence, hypergranulation, periwound maceration, scarring and medical adhesive‑related skin injury (MARSI), as per an International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel (ISWCAP) consensus document.

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