title: Unexpected findings in gastrointestinal tract surgery.
abstract: We discussed the proper management of patients with asymptomatic lesions incidentally found during laparotomy for other problems. For common or important lesions, information about the natural history, significance, treatment guidelines, and possible risks or complications related to operations on such incidentalomas were given. Thus, we discussed gallstones, masses of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, and masses in solid organs, such as liver, ovaries, and pancreas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Soteriou
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis