[Intra-abdominal haemorrhage: control by perfusion-dialysis (author's transl)]

Puncture-dialysis has taken its place amongst emergency surgical procedures in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal haemorrhage. On the basis of experimental, theoretical and clinical considerations, it is suggested that the lavage fluid not only be left in the abdomen after diagnostic puncture-lavage, but that lavage should be continued in the form of a perfusion system, in addition to intravenous fluids in order to re-establish or maintain normal pressure levels.