Prognostic Relevance of Pre- and Postoperative Arterial Blood Lactate Measurements, Procalcitonin and pH as Predictors of Outcomes in Secondary Peritonitis
Abstract:Secondary peritonitis is the most common form that follows an intra-peritoneal source usually from perforation of hollow viscera. Acute generalized peritonitis due to underlying hollow viscous perforation is a critical & life-threatening condition. It is a common surgical emergency in most of the general surgical units across the world. It is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In the present study Perforation peritonitis is associated with 12.8% mortality. Initial lactate, postopera… Show more
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