Enterotomy is the surgical incision into an intestine.
It may be purposeful or a complication of an abdominal surgery, such as exploratory laparotomies or hernia repair.
[citation needed] An enterotomy can be done to remove an obstruction or foreign body from the intestine.
[1] If an accidental enterotomy is not noticed during surgery, it can take days to become apparent.
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