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Diagnosis and management of peritonitis in small animals
Author(s) -
Bray Jonathan
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.18.9.403
Subject(s) - medicine , peritonitis , blunt , abdominal cavity , intensive care medicine , complication , disease , intervention (counseling) , abdominal trauma , pathophysiology , abdominal surgery , mortality rate , surgery , general surgery , nursing
PERITONITIS is an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. It may occur as a complication of abdominal surgery, a consequence of blunt abdominal trauma or following disease of abdominal organs. In spite of an improved understanding of the condition, the mortality rate remains high. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are, therefore, vital to the success of therapy. This article is directed at improving the understanding of the pathophysiology of peritonitis, and outlines the current recommendations which contribute to its successful management.