- Core Concepts
- Peri-Operative Care
- Examinations
- General
- HPB
- Vascular
- Urology
- Orthopaedics
- Breast
- ENT
- Neurosurgery
- Plastics
- Cardiothoracics
- Transplant
- Consent
Skin Complications
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Surgical site infections can occur following any type of surgery and are a major cause of post-operative morbidity and impact to health services.
More serious complications involving the skin include wound dehiscence, which often needs urgent management. Keloids can lead to significant aesthetic issues for individuals so is an important complication to also be aware