title: Peritonitis--old and new thoughts.
abstract: A review of the etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and clinical picture of peritonitis is presented. A regimen for treatment is outlined. Complications and newer methods of adjuvant therapy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation