Inadvertent enterotomy ~ Why you need the very best surgeon you can secure.

Morbidity and mortality of inadvertent enterotomy during adhesiotomy
Abstract:Summary
Background: Inadvertent enterotomy is a feared complication of adhesiotomy during abdominal reoperation. The nature and extent of this adhesion-associated problem are unknown.
Methods: The records of all patients who underwent reoperation between July 1995 and September 1997 were reviewed retrospectively for inadvertent enterotomy, risk factors were analysed using univariate and multivariate parameters, and postoperative morbidity and mortality rates were assessed.

Results: Inadvertent enterotomy occurred in 52 (19 per cent) of 270 reoperations. Dividing adhesions in the lower abdomen and pelvis, in particular, caused bowel injury. In univariate analysis body mass index was significantly higher in patients with inadvertent enterotomy (mean(s.d.) 25·5(4·6) kg/m2 ) than in those without enterotomy (21·9(4·3) kg/m2 ) (P <>

Conclusion: The incidence of inadvertent enterotomy during reoperation is high. This adhesion-related complication has an impact on postoperative morbidity