Brief Article
Copyright ©2010 Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2010; 16(1): 98-103
Published online Jan 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i1.98
Table 6 Causes of reoperation
CausesSurgical managementFrequency
Intra-abdominal hemorrhage1Simple hemostasis16
Anastomotic leakRepair and placement of drainage10
Deep wound dehiscenceClosure of abdominal wall4
Abdominal infectionDebridement and placement of drainage3
IleusAdhesiolysis of small intestine2
Anastomotic obstructionReconstruction1