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Chapter-33 Laparotomy for Intestinal Obstruction

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Choudhury Dhiraj
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_33
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Abstract

Laparotomy is indicated immediately for strangulation and after failure of conservative treatment for 72 hours in case of simple obstruction. The actual procedure will depend on cause and site of obstruction and viability of the gut.

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