{{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, such as exploratory laparotomies or 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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