Enterotomy is the surgical incision into an intestine. It may be purposeful or a complication of an abdominal surgery, such as exploratory laparotomies or hernia repair.

An enterotomy can be done to remove an obstruction or foreign body from the intestine.[1]

If an accidental enterotomy is not noticed during surgery, it can take days to become apparent. Surgical repair is required.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Kirk's General Surgical Operations (6 ed.). Elsevier. 2013. pp. 185–204.
  2. ↑ Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery (6 ed.). Elsevier. 2019. pp. 295–309.


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