define the following consequences of dysfunctional wound healing: dehiscence, evisceration, keloid, contractures, fistula, adhesions

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dehiscence

wound spits or opens back up after it was closed

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dehiscence is common in

surgical incisions

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evisceration

wound opens and internal organs protrude through the opening this is a emergency

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keloid

too much scar tissue growing beyond original wounds edges

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contracture

scare tissue tightens/shortens restricting movement

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contracture is common with..

burns

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fistula

abnormal passageway/tunnel that forms between two organs or between an organ and the skin connecting 2 body parts

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adhesions

bands or internal scar tissue causing organ/tissue to stick together