[Relaparotomy for postoperative mechanical intestinal obstruction in abdominal injuries]

The article analyzes an experience with the treatment of 41 patients with traumas of the abdomen who were subjected to relaparotomy for acute mechanical intestinal obstruction. A comparative estimation of early diagnostic symptoms allowing determination of indications for relaparotomy in postoperative acute mechanical intestinal obstruction was made. Medical errors responsible for relaparotomies and causes of death after it are analyzed.