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Laparotomy for acute abdomen (obstruction, perforation, ischaemia, inflammation, haemoperitoneum)
- Type
- Procedure
- Also called
- emergency laparotomy
Videos and resources
- PageGuidelines for competency based postgraduatemedicaldialogues.in
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Laparotomy for acute abdomen – obstruction, perforation, ischaemia, inflammation and non trauma haemoperitoneum” ( NMC curriculum, page 7)