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Peritonitis--old and new thoughts.

R L Holliday

    Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
    |May 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review covers peritonitis, detailing its causes, development, and symptoms. It outlines current treatment strategies and explores potential complications and novel adjuvant therapies for better patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Peritonitis is a critical intra-abdominal inflammation with significant morbidity and mortality.
    • Understanding the multifaceted nature of peritonitis is essential for effective clinical management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive overview of peritonitis, encompassing its etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation.
    • To outline a standard treatment regimen for peritonitis.
    • To discuss potential complications and emerging adjuvant therapies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of peritonitis.
    • Synthesis of information on etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical picture, treatment, complications, and adjuvant therapy.

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    Main Results:

    • Detailed description of the etiological factors contributing to peritonitis.
    • Explanation of the pathogenetic mechanisms and pathophysiological changes associated with peritonitis.
    • Outline of a comprehensive treatment regimen, including management of complications and novel adjuvant therapies.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of peritonitis requires a thorough understanding of its underlying mechanisms and clinical manifestations.
    • Current treatment strategies, combined with newer adjuvant therapies, aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.
    • Ongoing research into adjuvant therapies holds promise for advancing the treatment of peritonitis.