title: Operative management of intraabdominal infection.
abstract: Surgical principles in the management of intraabdominal infection have remained constant. Rather, it is the application of these principles in selected cases that has varied. Judgement, therefore, becomes paramount for the surgeon. In selected cases multiple planned relaparotomies may be the most effective means of closing the infectious source and eliminating toxic infectious materials. The Burr has proven to be an effective yet safe means of permitting entry and closure of the abdominal fascia.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Surgery, Milwaukee 53226.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aprahamian
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Wittmann
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D007813:Laparotomy; D010533:Peritoneal Lavage; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors