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[Sonography and computed tomography in postoperative abdominal abscesses].

E Voegeli, G Ayer, B Hofer

    Der Radiologe
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Early relaparotomy after abdominal surgery is linked to high mortality, especially with peritonitis. Sonography and CT scans accurately detect postoperative inflammatory lesions, reducing relaparotomy risks and enabling percutaneous drainage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Abdominal Surgery
    • Radiology
    • Surgical Complications

    Background:

    • Early relaparotomy occurs in 1.3% of abdominal surgeries.
    • Peritonitis is a frequent cause of relaparotomy, with a 58% mortality rate when treated surgically.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the accuracy of sonography and CT scanning in detecting postoperative inflammatory lesions.
    • To assess the role of these imaging modalities in reducing the risks associated with relaparotomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1023 laparotomies over 18 months.
    • Detailed review of 24 cases with postoperative abdominal abscesses.
    • Correlation of imaging findings (sonography and CT) with surgical outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • Sonography and CT scanning demonstrated high accuracy in identifying postoperative inflammatory lesions.
    • Despite a lack of specific criteria, both imaging methods proved effective.
    • These techniques facilitated surgical planning and identified candidates for percutaneous drainage.

    Conclusions:

    • Sonography and CT scanning are invaluable tools for diagnosing postoperative abdominal complications.
    • Utilizing these imaging modalities can significantly reduce the need for and risks of exploratory relaparotomy.
    • Percutaneous interventions guided by imaging offer an alternative to surgical management.