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  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Peritonitis is a common complication of gastrointestinal injuries.
  • Chronic critical illness (CCI) includes patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation and organ support.
  • Tertiary peritonitis (TP) affects survivors of emergency abdominal surgery requiring open abdomen management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key elements for managing tertiary peritonitis.
  • To reduce mortality and promote recovery in TP patients.
  • To highlight the role of palliative care in TP management.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of tertiary peritonitis management.
  • Focus on multiprofessional team-based care framework.
  • Emphasis on early and recurrent palliative care consultations.

Main Results:

  • TP has a high mortality rate (30-64%).
  • A coordinated team approach is crucial for TP management.
  • Palliative care improves goal setting and patient-centered care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of TP requires a structured, multiprofessional approach.
  • Integrating palliative care is essential for TP patients and families.
  • This framework aims to mitigate TP-related mortality and enhance recovery.