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Abdominal exploration - Risks

Alternative Names

Laparotomy; Exploratory laparotomy

Risks:

Risks of any anesthesia include the following:

Severe medication reaction
Problems breathing

Risks of any surgery include the following:

Bleeding
Infection

Additional risks include incisional hernia.

Digestive system

Pelvic adhesions

Abdominal exploration - series

Reviewed last on: 5/17/2010
Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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