title: Management of intraabdominal infections.
abstract: Intraabdominal bacterial infections (secondary peritonitis and intraabdominal abscesses) involve a large number of aerobic and anaerobic organisms and require a multifactorial therapeutic approach that consists of general supportive measures, surgical intervention, and antibiotic treatment. In spite of advances in antibiotic therapy, morbidity and mortality remain high. Well-conducted studies using standardized classification of infections are necessary to determine the best antibiotic regimen, and to lower morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Sirinek
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000187:drug effects; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy