[Diagnosis and treatment of post-operative peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscess].

Early diagnosis of post-operative infectious complications was established based on semiotic evaluation, SAPS-based analysis of severity of the disease, and results of ultrasound studies. SAPS analysis of functional disorders proved a reliable tool for diagnosis of peritonitis but less accurate for diagnosis of intra-abdominal abscess. Ultrasound revealed meaningful symptoms of infectious complications, such as the presence of free and confined fluids in the abdominal cavity, increased small intestine diameter, disturbed peristalsis.

[Surgical aspects of the treatment of generalized peritonitis].

Advantages and disadvantages of different methods of surgery termination at generalized peritonitis are discussed. Drainage of abdominal cavity can not guarantee adequate sanation. Disadvantages of peritoneal lavage exceed the clinical value of this method.