Table 1 Definition of complications

Burst abdomen

Postoperatively missing continuity of the abdominal fascia

in combination with a wound dehiscence and consecutive

relapse operation.

Wound infection

Redness, wound dehiscence with secretion either of putrid

or caliginous, smelly fluid and/or mircobiologic evidence of

bacterial contamination.

Incisional hernia

A hernia is present if the ultrasound shows a fascial gap

and a protruding hernial sac and the clinical exam is

consistent with a hernia.

Complicated wound healing

Incision has not completely closed. Necrosis of the wound

edge or primary or secondary dehiscence occurs. Formation

of seroma, fistula, necrosis, and bleeding.