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What causes an anastomotic leak? is an exploratory laparotomy the procedure needed to correct? what are exploratory laparotomy usually needed for?
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Variety of causes: Anastomotic leak is a term used to describe the breakdown between two surgically connected sites and is often used to describe GI anatomy. This may be where two pieces of bowel are brought together, or the outflow of an organ such as the liver or kidney is connected. When organs leak, infection in the abdomen can ensue. An exploratory laparotomy is the right choice to find and fix the leak.
Answered 8/24/2014
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