Status: current, Sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2002. Module: SNOMED CT core
Descriptions:
| Inbound Relationships | Type | Active | Source | Characteristic | Refinability | Group |
| Re-exploration of abdomen | Is a | False | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Exploratory laparotomy with biopsy | Is a | True | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Exploration of pelvis by laparotomy | Is a | True | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Incision and exploration of subdiaphragmatic space | Is a | False | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Retroperitoneal exploration operation | Is a | False | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Reopening of laparotomy site | Is a | False | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some | |
| Staging laparotomy (procedure) | Is a | False | Exploratory laparotomy | Inferred relationship | Some |
This concept is not in any reference sets