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[A rare cause of supramesocolic peritonitis: a series of 6 cases]
Ghita El Baroudi1, Mohamed Boulatar1, Abdelouahed Louzi1
1Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital Arrazi, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Mohammed VI, Marrakech, Maroc.
Abstract:
Peritonitis is an acute inflammation of the peritoneum. Perforations, ruptures, or necrosis of the digestive tract are responsible for secondary bacterial peritonitis. Treatment includes fluid and respiratory resuscitation, antibiotic therapy, and surgery. The objectives of surgical treatment are to control the pathological process responsible for contamination, reduce bacterial contamination of the peritoneum, and prevent residual infection. We conducted a retrospective study in the General Surgery Department of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, involving 6 cases (n=6) of rare causes of supramesocolic peritonitis, to demonstrate the diagnostic challenges and the importance of rapid and multidisciplinary management in the prognosis of peritonitis.
Insights
Secondary bacterial peritonitis, an acute inflammation of the peritoneum, requires prompt surgical and antibiotic treatment. This study highlights diagnostic challenges and emphasizes rapid, multidisciplinary management for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Abdominal Medicine
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