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Peritonitis - the Eastern experience.

Sanjay Gupta1, Robin Kaushik

  • 1Department of Surgery Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh, India. sandiv99@yahoo.co.uk.

World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES
|June 9, 2006
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Peritonitis, a surgical emergency, commonly stems from duodenal ulcer perforations in the East. While small bowel and appendicular perforations also occur, colonic perforations are rare, with overall mortality ranging from 6-27%.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Emergencies
  • Public Health in Asia

Background:

  • Peritonitis represents a frequent and critical surgical emergency globally.
  • Understanding regional variations in peritonitis is crucial for surgical management.
  • The East presents unique epidemiological patterns of this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the spectrum of secondary peritonitis in Eastern regions.
  • To analyze the common causes and anatomical sites of perforation.
  • To determine the associated mortality rates in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on secondary peritonitis in Eastern countries.
  • Utilized PubMed and Google Scholar for study identification.

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  • Analyzed data on perforation site, etiology, and patient outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Perforation of duodenal ulcers emerged as the most frequent cause.
    • Small bowel and appendicular perforations were the next most common.
    • Colonic perforations were infrequently reported, and overall mortality varied between 6% and 27%.

    Conclusions:

    • Duodenal ulcer perforation is the leading cause of secondary peritonitis in the East.
    • The incidence of different perforation sites varies regionally.
    • Mortality rates underscore the severity and need for timely surgical intervention.