# Enterotomy

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{{Short description|Surgical incision into an intestine}}
'''Enterotomy''' is the surgical incision into an intestine. It may be purposeful or a complication of an [abdominal surgery](/source/abdominal_surgery), such as exploratory [laparotomies](/source/laparotomy) or [hernia repair](/source/hernia_repair).{{cn|date=January 2022}}

An enterotomy can be done to remove an obstruction or foreign body from the intestine.<ref>{{cite book |title=Kirk's General Surgical Operations |date=2013 |publisher=Elsevier |pages=185–204 |edition=6}}</ref>

If an accidental enterotomy is not noticed during surgery, it can take days to become apparent. Surgical repair is required.<ref>{{cite book |title=Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery |date=2019 |publisher=Elsevier |pages=295–309 |edition=6}}</ref>

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Category:Digestive system surgery

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