[Early relaparotomies in relation to mechanical intestinal obstruction]

The article is concerned with the clinical picture, diagnosis and nearest results of the treatment of 51 patients with acute mechanical ileus resulting from different surgical interventions on organs of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis within the first 3 weeks after operations. Fourty four patients recovered, seven patients died (13,7%) due to intoxication and resulting cardio-pulmonary complications. Relaparatomy for acute mechanical ileus is believed to be an important link in the complex of postoperative measures.