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Indications for laparotomy
| Indication | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoid intestinal perforation | 47 | 83.9 |
| Perforated appendicitis | 4 | 7.1 |
| Complicated cholecystitis | 3 | 5.4 |
| Penetrating abdominal injury with bowel perforation | 1 | 1.8 |
| Intestinal obstruction with bowel perforation | 1 | 1.8 |
| Total | 56 | 100 |
