Absolute indications for surgical intervention
| Absolute indication | Percentage of surgeons using indication | |
|---|---|---|
| Laparotomy | Peritoneal drain | |
| Clinical findings | ||
| Failure of medical therapy | 71 | 14 |
| Abdominal mass | 36 | 1 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 3 | 4 |
| Raised inflammatory markers | 3 | 1 |
| Radiological findings | ||
| Pneumoperitoneum | 75 | 53 |
| Fixed intestinal loop | 39 | 6 |
| Portal venous gas | 8 | 4 |
| Pneumatosis intestinalis | 3 | 0 |