title: Amebic peritonitis.
abstract: Fifteen cases with generalized amebic peritonitis have been described. Early surgical intervention combined with intensive resuscitation and specific chemotherapy has given good results. Mortality associated with colonic perforation may be reduced by performing staged procedures. Chances of survival may be improved through early diagnosis by suspecting an amebic cause in cases of generalized peritonitis in endemic areas.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004404:Dysentery, Amebic / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous