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Theatrical fire pursuant exploratory laparotomy

Journal of Surgical Case Reports (2016) 2016(6)
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjw100
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Abstract

Fire in the operating theater is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We report igniting an intraperitoneal fire while preforming an exploratory laparotomy for perforated viscus. Fortunately, the patient suffered no injuries as a result.

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Bellevue, O. C., Johnson, B. M., Feczko, A. F., Nadig, D. E., & White, D. M. (2016). Theatrical fire pursuant exploratory laparotomy. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2016(6). https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjw100

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