Table 3.
Factors associated with wound dehiscence as shown by univariate and multivariate analyses results (N = 24)
| Independent variables | Wound dehiscence | Univariate analysis | Multivariate analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (N/%) | No (N/%) | OR (95% CI) | p value | OR (95% CI) | p value | |
| Type of closure | ||||||
| Massive closure | 14 (6.9) | 190 (93.1) | ||||
| Layered closure | 10 (33.3) | 20 (66.7) | 3.8 (2.2–7.4) | 0.002 | 5.1 (3.2–8.4) | 0.011 |
| Fascia suture technique | ||||||
| Continuous | 9 (5.4) | 157 (94.6) | ||||
| Interrupted | 15 (22.1) | 53 (77.9) | 6.1 (2.9–9.4) | 0.001 | 3.2 (1.7–6.0) | 0.003 |
| Suture absorption | ||||||
| Non-absorbable | 19 (9.3) | 185 (90.7) | ||||
| Absorbable | 5 (7.6) | 63 (92.6) | 1.7 (0.4–2.1) | 0.128 | ||
| Suture material | ||||||
| Monofilament | 10 (10.6) | 84 (89.4) | ||||
| Multifilament | 14 (12.7) | 96 (87.3) | 2.8 (0.4–3.9) | 0.481 | ||
| Suture type | ||||||
| Prolene/nylon | 11 (11.7) | 83 (88.3) | ||||
| Vicryl | 13 (11.8) | 97 (88.2) | 1.9 (0.8–2.9) | 0.945 | ||