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Table 2 Comparing indications for relaparotomy and other postoperative complications with mortality rate

From: Outcomes of early relaparotomy in pediatric patients at Tikur Anbessa teaching hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a five-year retrospective review

Post-operative complications

Frequency (%)

Mortality rate (%)

Indications for relaparotomy

 Anastomotic leak

17(32.0)

6(35.3)

 Post-op collection

18(33.9)

3(16.6)

 Complete wound dehiscence

7(13.2)

3(42.8)

 Stoma revision

4(7.5)

2(50)

 Post-op adhesion

5(9.4)

0(0)

 Parastomal hernia

1(1.9)

0(0)

 others

1(1.9)

0(0)

Other associated complications

 SSI

12(22.6)

2(16.6)