Emergency laparotomy in octogenarians: A 5-year study of morbidity and mortality

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2013; 5(7): 216-221
Published online Jul 27, 2013. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v5.i7.216

Table 2 Indications for surgery

Indication for surgery	Number of patients
Hernia	12
Secondary peritonitis	37
Colonic obstruction	40
Leaking colonic anastomosis	1
Aorto-bifemoral graft removal	1
Intra-abdominal bleeding	1
Bowel ischaemia	5
Pseudo-obstruction	1
Colo-vesical fistula	1
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair	1

Citation: Green G, Shaikh I, Fernandes R, Wegstapel H. Emergency laparotomy in octogenarians: A 5-year study of morbidity and mortality. World J Gastrointest Surg 2013; 5(7): 216-221
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v5/i7/216.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v5.i7.216