Postoperative ascites associated with intraperitoneal antiseptic lavage.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Peritonitis is the established term for infective inflammation of the peritoneum, whereas serositis generally refers to aseptic inflammation of a serous cavity, including the peritoneum. Serositis may be metabolic, viral, autoimmune, drug induced, genetic, allergic or granulomatous, or due to chemical antiseptics.

CASES:

In our gynecological department, 4 patients had peritonitis and ascites after laparotomy.

CONCLUSION:

Based on the investigation, we think that the solution used for peritoneal lavage (0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride and 2% phenoxyethanol) played a role in the tissue toxicity that caused chemical serositis with effusion.

• Authors: Petronella Hupuczi, Zoltán Papp
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 105 Issue 5 Pt 2 Pg. 1267-8 (May 2005) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15863605 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Ascites (etiology, physiopathology, therapy)
• Drainage (methods)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Hysterectomy (methods)
• Laparotomy (adverse effects, methods)
• Leiomyoma (diagnosis, surgery)
• Ovarian Cysts (diagnosis, surgery)
• Peritoneal Lavage (adverse effects, methods)
• Postoperative Complications (diagnosis, therapy)
• Risk Assessment
• Sampling Studies
• Severity of Illness Index
• Treatment Outcome
• Uterine Neoplasms (diagnosis, surgery)