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Surgical Treatment of Peritonitis in Dnipro

Peritonitis is a disease characterized by the development of an inflammatory process in the peritoneum. It occurs as a result of pathological microorganisms entering the abdominal cavity and is manifested by pronounced signs of intoxication and general malaise. Peritonitis is life-threatening and requires immediate diagnosis and urgent surgical treatment. According to statistics, 20-30% of peritonitis cases end fatally. The disease can develop at any age and is most often a complication of somatic pathology.

Causes of Peritonitis

The direct cause of peritonitis is the penetration of pathogenic organisms into the abdominal cavity (staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli, and others). This can occur in the following cases:

Advanced appendicitis
Hemorrhage
Perforation of stomach or duodenal ulcer
Perforation of a tumor
Metastasis of cancer to the peritoneum
Intestinal obstruction
Urinary tract diseases
Pancreatitis
Penetration of microorganisms through abdominal trauma
Abscess rupture
Complicated childbirth
Sepsis
Postoperative complications

Symptoms of Peritonitis

The symptoms of peritonitis depend on the stage of the disease. In the early stages, the patient may experience:

Severe abdominal pain, which worsens with breathing
Frequent vomiting
Fever
Cold sweat
Weakness
Tachycardia
Rapid breathing
Loss of consciousness

Later, severe intoxication develops, manifesting as impaired function of all organs and general exhaustion.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Peritonitis

For successful treatment, the exact cause of peritonitis must be identified. The doctors at the "Helyos" clinic conduct the following procedures:

Detailed examination of the patient
Percussion
Abdominal palpation
Auscultation
Blood and urine tests

In the early stages of peritonitis, ultrasound, ECG, X-ray, EFGDS, and other tests may be performed to clarify the cause of peritonitis.

Peritonitis has a tendency to develop rapidly and threatens the patient's life, so if this complication is suspected, the patient requires immediate surgical intervention. To treat peritonitis, a laparotomy is performed, during which the surgeon:

Makes an incision in the abdominal wall to visualize and eliminate the pathology
Performs antiseptic treatment of the abdominal cavity
Installs drainage

When Is Surgery Necessary?

After the onset of severe abdominal pain and the patient’s arrival at the medical center, doctors will conduct a comprehensive examination to establish an accurate diagnosis. Confirmed peritonitis requires immediate surgery because the condition tends to progress quickly and threatens the patient's life.

Preparation for Surgery

Proper preoperative preparation reduces mortality in the treatment of peritonitis. It typically takes 2-3 hours and includes:

Correction of fluid and electrolyte balance
Final tests
Administration of tranquilizers, analgesics, antibiotics
Venous and urinary catheterization
Correction of hemodynamic disturbances
Cleansing enema

After these procedures, the patient is sent to the operating room, endotracheal anesthesia is administered, and surgical treatment of peritonitis begins.

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How Long Does the Surgery Take?

The duration of surgery for peritonitis depends on the cause of its development. Such surgery is a complex procedure that requires experience and high qualification of the doctors. The operation may last from 1 to 5 hours or more.

Advantages of Surgical Treatment of Peritonitis at the "Helyos" Medical Center

The "Helyos" Medical Center is equipped with all the necessary modern equipment for successfully performing operations of any complexity. Our doctors apply a comprehensive, individualized approach to each patient, carefully conduct diagnostics, and choose the most effective treatment methods. At the "Helyos" clinic in Dnipro, experienced doctors with the highest qualifications use the latest techniques and achieve the best treatment outcomes for peritonitis. Each room at the medical center is equipped with everything necessary for the patient’s comfortable stay before and after the operation.