Post-operative pulmonary complications in cases of emergency exploratory laparotomy

Dr.Apoorva Sharma; Dr. Snehal Nachiket Purandare

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

Post-operative pulmonary complications in cases of emergency exploratory laparotomy

Dr. Apoorva Sharma, Dr. Snehal Nachiket Purandare

Abstract :

The frequency of post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after emergency laparotomies are incompletely understood. These are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, thereby leading to poorer outcomes. PPCs combine infectious causes like pneumonia, respiratory failure, along with acute exacerbations of pulmonary diseases. The commonest cause for development of PPCs is the length of the incision taken at time of surgery and the time lag between patient mobilization and extubation.