serosal tear definition
Our surgical service line is currently debating the treatment of serosal tears encountered during laparotomy. Half the surgeons repair any and all serosal tears on the small bowel or colon and half only repair when mucosa is exposed.Repair of small tears may not be necessary and could lead to complications whereas nonrepair of large tears may lead to perforation and reoperation.ur surgical service line is currently debating the treatment of serosal tears encountered during laparotomy. Half the surgeons repair any and all serosal tears on the small bowel or colon and half only repair when mucosa is exposed.