SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

摘要

GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES Definitions - Celiotomy is a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity; the term laparotomy often is used synonymously, although it technically refers to a flank incision. A sudden onset of clinical signs referringto the abdominal cavity (e.g., abdominal distention, pain, vomiting) is called an acute abdomen.