A Prospective Clinical Study of Prognosis in Generalised Peritonitis by Apache II Score
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
Peritonitis is the major cause for morbidity and mortality. Aim is to evaluate the incidence , risk factor, aetiology and mortality rate in generalised peritonitis in Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital , Tirunelveli by APACHE-II scoring. This prospective study includes 100 patients suffering with generalised peritonitis admitted in general surgical wards. All the patients were treated with antibiotics against aerobic and anaerobic organisms, and laparotomy was done. Males and females accounted for 86%, 14% of the cases respectively, the sex ratio being 6:1. Overall mean APACHE II Score for 100 patients was 7.8 ranging from 1 to 20. The mean APACHE II Score in expired patients was 14.8 compared to 7.1 in survivors. Duration of illness and age of patient had a great influence on mortality. APACHE II Score was a clear and significant indicator of the outcome of peritonitis.
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DR. G. KAMALINVIJI, DR. K. RAJKUMAR
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