Relaparotomy: indications, tactics, results

Based on an analysis of 164 observations amounting to 1,8% of the total numbers of operations on organs of the abdominal cavity the authors give more exact indications to early relaparotomy and to more optimal methods to eliminate complications appearing after primary operations. They recommend wider use of addicational methods of diagnosis of postoperative complications which will result in less lethality after relaparotomies.