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[Relaparotomy in secondary peritonitis Planned relaparotomy or relaparotomy on demand?].

Abstract
Secondary peritonitis is associated with serious morbidity and a persistent high mortality in recent decades, this despite improvement in antibiotic, intensive care and surgical treatment. The available literature regarding the surgical treatment of secondary peritonitis was searched through Pubmed (1966- January 2005) as well as a hand search of references of retrieved articles. Definitions, pathophysiology and classification of secondary peritonitis are discussed, as well as the scientific rationale for the surgical treatment in secondary peritonitis. The historical development and the scientific foundation of present-day relaparotomy strategies in secondary peritonitis are evaluated, with an emphasis on two frequently applied surgical treatment strategies: planned relaparotomy and relaparotomy on demand. Criteria for relaparotomy after the initial laparotomy and potential areas for further research to reduce both morbidity and mortality are discussed. Furthermore, the care of patients with secondary peritonitis is evolving from a surgical entity to a more multidisciplinary challenge uniting surgeons, intensivists, radiologists and microbiologists. Research needs to be expanded into novel fields to further decrease morbidity and mortality.
AuthorsB Lamme, C W Mahler, J W O van Till, O van Ruler, D J Gouma, M A Boermeester
JournalDer Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen (Chirurg) Vol. 76 Issue 9 Pg. 856-67 (Sep 2005) ISSN: 0009-4722 [Print] Germany
Vernacular TitleRelaparotomie bei sekundärer Peritonitis. Programmierte Relaparotomie oder Relaparotomie "on demand"?
PMID16133555 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Hospital Mortality
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Patient Care Team
  • Peritonitis (mortality, surgery)
  • Postoperative Complications (mortality, surgery)
  • Prognosis
  • Reoperation
  • Risk Factors
  • Surgical Wound Infection (mortality, surgery)
  • Survival Rate

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