Intra-abdominal View and Inflammatory Markers in Secondary Peritonitis - Correlation to Recovery

Intra-abdominal View and Inflammatory Markers in Secondary Peritonitis - Correlation to Recovery

The purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between intra-abdominal view and patient recovery in secondary peritonitis, and to create a new classification based on these results. Additionally, a variety of inflammatory markers from blood samples will be collected in order to analyze their correlation with patient outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult patients > 18 years old
• operated for complicated intra-abdominal infection

Exclusion Criteria:

• another diagnosis requiring ICU level care at the same time
• acute pancreatitis
• acute mesenteric ischaemia due to occlusion in superior mesenteric artery or vein
• peritonitis due to timely diagnosed trauma
• missing informed consent or inability to understand it