Zentralblatt für Chirurgie
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Comparative Study
[Value of one-stage surgical treatment of diffuse peritonitis (relaparotomy on demand): a single-center analysis].
Despite modern surgical and intensive-care concepts, diffuse peritonitis remains a major source of high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to critically evaluate the value of relaparotomy on demand (ROD) for patients with diffuse peritonitis. ⋯ This retrospective analysis confirms that an on-demand strategy is reasonable and feasible after successful source control and lavage. However, it still remains of clinical importance to identify parameters that may assist in selecting those patients who require a relaparotomy.