title: Intra-abdominal sepsis.
abstract: Intra-abdominal sepsis remains one of the major challenges to the surgeon. With a proper appreciation of the bacteriology and pathophysiology involved and an awareness of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, hopefully, mortality and morbidity rates can be reduced.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents