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[Relaparotomy on demand: factors related to mortality]
José Luis Martínez-Ordaz1, Roberto Manuel Suárez-Moreno, Oscar Javier Filipez-Aguilar
1Departamento de Gastrocirugía, tercer piso, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Av. Cuauhtémoc 330, Col. Doctores, 06725 México, DF, México.
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|August 11, 2005
Summary
Relaparotomy on demand is a useful treatment for abdominal sepsis, but carries a high mortality rate. Factors like intestinal fistula and wound infection significantly increase patient mortality after this procedure.
Area of Science:
- Surgical critical care
- Abdominal surgery outcomes
- Emergency medicine
Background:
- Relaparotomy is sometimes necessary after initial abdominal surgery due to complications.
- The decision for relaparotomy can be planned or on demand, with ongoing debate regarding the optimal approach.
- On-demand relaparotomy is employed when patient condition necessitates re-intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with mortality in patients undergoing on-demand relaparotomy.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and risks of the on-demand relaparotomy strategy.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 33 patients who underwent on-demand relaparotomy in a general surgery unit.
- Assessment of patient outcomes and identification of factors correlating with mortality.
Main Results:
- The study included 51 relaparotomies, with 98% revealing positive findings.
- A high mortality rate of 58% (19 out of 33 patients) was observed.
- Significant mortality factors included intestinal fistula, wound infection, generalized peritonitis, urgent primary laparotomy, multiple organ failure, and respiratory insufficiency.
Conclusions:
- On-demand relaparotomy can be beneficial for managing abdominal sepsis.
- Despite its utility, the high mortality rate associated with this approach remains a critical concern.