This article discusses the care of normally healing surgical wounds, together with key potential wound complications of surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) and surgical site infection (SSI). It also provides a brief overview of how fistulas and sinuses develop and
how to manage these complex wounds. Indeed, timely intervention and appropriate care of surgical wounds and any complications which may arise is vital to ensure optimal outcomes and prevent long-term issues.
Runner up in the JCN Excellence in Practice Awards, Helen Lloyd gives an overview of management of complicated wounds in the community Helen Lloyd RGN works at PCT Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
