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Table 3 Various surgical procedures at re-laparotomy in patients (46 subjects, second abdominal intervention in Israel)

From: Challenges in abdominal re-exploration for war casualties following on-site abdominal trauma surgery and subsequent delayed arrival to definitive medical care abroad – an unusual scenario

 

Number of cases (%)

Removal of abdominal foreign bodies

4 (8.7)

Repair of interruption of sutures of abdominal wall

3 (6.5)

Repair of intestinal fistula to vagina, urinary bladder and skin

2 (4.4)

Peritoneal lavage and debridement following peritonitis

29 (63)

Drainage of abscesses

8 (17.4)

Debridement of pancreatic necrosis

1 (2.8)

Revision and reconstruction of ileostomy

2 (4.4)

Suture of inferior vena cava

1 (2.2)

Hemostatic suturing of gastric vessels

1 (2.2)

Suture of Diaphragm

2 (4.4)

Various surgeries of the large intestine

15 (32.6)

Cholecystectomy

1 (2.2)

Re-hemostasis of hepatic and splenic bleeding

3 (6.5)

Resection of spleen

2 (4.4)

Various surgeries of the small intestine and duodenum

9 (19.6)

Resection of urinary bladder and creation of ileum conduit

1 (2.2)

Creation of colostomy or ileostomy

6 (13)

Gastro-intestinal anastomosis

1 (2.2)