title: Theatrical fire pursuant exploratory laparotomy.
abstract: Fire in the operating theater is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We report igniting an intraperitoneal fire while preforming an exploratory laparotomy for perforated viscus. Fortunately, the patient suffered no injuries as a result.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA, oliverbellevue@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Oliver C
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Bellevue
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Bennett M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Feczko
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Pacific Medical Centers, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Nadig
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Pacific Medical Centers, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: White