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[Emergency relaparotomy in children].

M F Mazurik, V B Borvin

    Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Early relaparotomies are needed in 1.3% of abdominal surgeries due to complications like obstruction and peritonitis. These re-operations carry a high postoperative mortality rate of 23.5%.

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    Area of Science:

    • Abdominal Surgery
    • Surgical Complications
    • Intraperitoneal Infections

    Context:

    • Postoperative care following abdominal cavity operations.
    • Analysis of early relaparotomies.
    • Incidence and causes of intraperitoneal complications.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the necessity and frequency of early relaparotomies after abdominal surgery.
    • To identify the primary causes of repeated operations.
    • To assess the postoperative lethality associated with early relaparotomies.

    Summary:

    • Early relaparotomies were required in 1.3% of patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
    • Key indications included intestinal obstruction, diffuse peritonitis, eventration, localized abscesses, and bleeding.
    • The study highlights a significant postoperative mortality rate of 23.5% in patients undergoing early relaparotomy.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the critical need for vigilant postoperative monitoring in abdominal surgery.
    • Informs surgical practice regarding the risks and management of intraperitoneal complications.
    • Underscores the high-risk nature of early relaparotomies, emphasizing the importance of prevention and timely intervention.

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