EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PERITONITIS

Authors
BORGONOVO G AMATO A VARALDO E MATTIOLI FP
Citation
G. Borgonovo et al., EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PERITONITIS, Medecine et maladies infectieuses, 25, 1995, pp. 13-19
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Medecine et maladies infectieuses → ACNP
ISSN journal
0399077X
Volume
25
Year of publication
1995
Pages
13 - 19
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-077X(1995)25:<13:EOP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The most relevant epidemiological data concerning different form of pe ritonitis are reviewed taking into account that secondary peritonitis are those of major interest for surgeons. A review of the literature c oncerning the epidemiology of peritonitis secondary to peptic ulcer pe rforation, appendicitis, hollow viscus perforation after endoscopic pr ocedures, colonic perforation and postoperative peritonitis is given. Some details about primary peritonitis and peritonitis occurring in AI DS patients are discussed as well.