Laparotomy

laparotomy /lap·a·rot·o·my/ (-rot´ah-me) incision through the flank or, more generally, through any part of the abdominal wall.

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lap·a·rot·o·my (lp-rt-m)

n.

1. Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity through the loin or flank.

2. See celiotomy.

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Laparotomy

Surgical incision into the loin, between the ribs and the pelvis, which offers surgeons a view inside the abdominal cavity.

Mentioned in: Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Peritonitis

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laparotomy,

n any major surgical procedure that involves opening the abdomen.

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laparotomy

(lap´rot´mē),
n a surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity, usually performed under general or regional anesthesia, often on an exploratory basis.

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laparotomy

incision through the flank or, more generally, through any part of the abdominal wall.

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exploratory laparotomy

for the purpose of physically examining the contents of the peritoneal cavity.

laparotomy grid

see grid incision.