02-20-2008, 10:25 AM
On postoperative day 3, an otherwise healthy 55-year-old man recovering from a partial hepatectomy is noted to have scant serosanguineous drainage from his abdominal incision. His skin staples are removed, revealing a 1.0- cm dehiscence of the upper midline abdominal fascia. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
Options:
1. Removing all suture material and packing the wound with moist sterile gauze
2. Starting intravenous antibiotics
3. Placing an abdominal (Scultetus) binder
4. Prompt resuturing of the fascia in the operating room
5. Bed rest
Options:
1. Removing all suture material and packing the wound with moist sterile gauze
2. Starting intravenous antibiotics
3. Placing an abdominal (Scultetus) binder
4. Prompt resuturing of the fascia in the operating room
5. Bed rest