Peritonitis – the Western experience
2006
Peritonitis – the Western experience
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Malangoni Mark A, Inui Tazo
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Conclusion
Recent developments in care have influenced the route and choice of operation for managing secondary peritonitis.
Supporting Evidence
- Safer anesthetic techniques and improved critical care have reduced mortality from peritonitis.
- Patients with appendicitis have better outcomes than those with other sources of peritonitis.
- Antibiotics alone can effectively treat early, non-perforated appendicitis.
Takeaway
Peritonitis is a serious infection in the abdomen, and new treatments are helping doctors manage it better.
Methodology
The article reviews recent advances in the treatment of intraabdominal infections based on prospective randomized clinical trials.
Limitations
The article does not provide specific data on sample sizes or statistical analyses.
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