Burst abdomen seen how many days after surgery ?

.BURST ABDOMEN (Abdominal Dehiscence) * It is disruption of a laparotomy wound, occurring usually between 5th and 8th postoperative day. * Usually sutures opposing the deep layers, i.e. peritoneum and rectus sheath tear through, causing burst abdomen. Clinical Features (2%) * A sudden feeling of giving way from the wound - on 5th to 8th postoperative day often precipitated by bouts of severe cough. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 670