An exploration of futility and extreme risk in emergency laparotomy

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An exploration of futility and extreme risk in emergency laparotomy

An emergency laparotomy is an invasive abdominal surgical procedure used to treat conditions such as intestinal perforation or obstruction. It is one of the most common emergency surgeries worldwide, but is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. The National Emergency Laparotomy Audit...

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Main Author:	Javanmard-Emamghissi, Hannah
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Laparotomy; Surgical futility; Morbidity; Complications
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/77741/

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