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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which type of complication occurs most commonly with a vertical midline incision of the abdomen?
  1. Accidental ligation of the inferior epigastric artery
  2. Decreased blood supply to the rectus muscle
  3. Wound dehiscence and evisceration
  4. Damage to the ilioinguinal nerve
Explanation
Answer: C-The most common type of complication that occurs with a vertical midline incision of the abdomen is wound dehiscence and evisceration. This can occur due to increased pressure on the suture line, causing the wound to open and abdominal organs to protrude. It is more commonly associated with patients who are obese or who have diabetes.
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