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Peritonitis in geriatric inpatients.

M Wroblewski1, P Mikulowski

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Lund University, Värnhem Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.

Age and Ageing
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Peritonitis in elderly patients has diverse causes, including bowel issues and organ perforation. Classic abdominal symptoms are often absent, making diagnosis challenging.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Peritonitis presents a significant diagnostic challenge in geriatric inpatients.
  • Retrospective studies are crucial for understanding disease patterns in elderly populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the common causes of peritonitis in geriatric inpatients.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs and symptoms in these patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 212 cases of peritonitis in geriatric inpatients.
  • Review of clinical data, including presenting symptoms and diagnostic findings.

Main Results:

  • Common causes included mesenteric infarction, malignancy, intestinal obstruction, and perforated peptic ulcer.
  • Diagnostic accuracy was low at 47%.
  • Key symptoms like abdominal pain (55%) and rigidity (34%) were infrequent; tachycardia and fever were common but non-specific.

Conclusions:

  • Peritonitis in the elderly often lacks typical abdominal signs, necessitating a high index of suspicion.
  • Clinical presentation is variable, and diagnostic accuracy is limited, underscoring the need for advanced diagnostic tools.

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