title: The management of unexpected findings at surgery.
abstract: The improved accuracy of noninvasive scanning devices has led to a decrease in unexpected findings. Nevertheless, the surgeon still may encounter unsuspected diseases during abdominal exploration. A logical approach to these problems is outlined in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bouwman
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001062:Appendectomy; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery