Most common indications for exploratory laparotomy by age group
| Variables, n (%) | Total (n=55)* | Under 1 year of age (n=1) | Aged 1–4 years (n=3) | Aged 5–11 years (n=21) | Aged 12–17 years (n=30) |
| Acute abdomen | 24 (44%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (100%) | 9 (43%) | 12 (40%) |
| Intestinal obstruction | 10 (18%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (29%) | 3 (10%) |
| Peritonitis | 9 (16%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (33%) | 4 (19%) | 4 (13%) |
| Perforation | 8 (15%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (10%) | 6 (20%) |
Due to a procedure allowing up to three indication codes, the total indications can add up to more than the number of patients who underwent the procedure. This table shows only the most common indications for exploratory laparotomy, so the indications shown may not add up to the total procedures performed.
*This total represents those who underwent an exploratory laparotomy