Revista de gastroenterología del Perú : órgano oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú
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Rev Gastroenterol Peru · Jan 1995
Review Comparative Study[Intra-abdominal sepsis: surgical management].
Intraabdominal sepsis is a frequent clinical disorder in inpatients with severe consequences as septic shock and multisystem organic failure. It starts with the presence of germs or toxins from the abdominal cavity either intra or retroperitoneal. Pathophysiology is not yet totally understood. ⋯ Treatment is based in the administration of antibiotics, nutritional support, ventilatory and hemodynamic aids. The keystone of the management is surgery. This review details the main technics and strategies of the surgeon in the operative room.