A method of treating diffuse postoperative peritonitis

The results of autopsy of 184 patients, who died in diffuse peritonitis, are analysed. The impaired leakproof state of the hollow abdominal organs was the most common cause of postoperative peritonitis. Eighty four relaparotomies were performed for peritonitis. In 7 patients, the programmed peritoneal lavage was used. For temporary closure of the abdomen, the polyurethane film was used. In all the patients, the signs of peritonitis were liquidated. Two patients died.