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Exploratory Laparotomy for Bowel Obstruction with Primary Repair of Two Diaphragmatic Hernias

Katherine H. Albutt, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital

1. Introduction

2. Incision and Access to the Abdomen

3. Exploration and Reduction of Small Bowel and Colon from the Chest

4. Primary Pledgeted Repair of the Diaphragm

5. Final Inspection and Hemostasis

6. Closure

7. Post-op Remarks