Factors associated with mortality in patients with peritonitis presenting for anesthesia and surgery in a tertiary center in Nigeria - A cross-sectional study

Factors associated with mortality in patients with peritonitis presenting for anesthesia and surgery in a tertiary center in Nigeria - A cross-sectional study

Background: Peritonitis is one of the surgical emergencies commonly encountered by the general surgeons. Sepsis, dehydration, hypovolemia, and multiple organ dysfunctions have been associated with high mortality rate. The study aimed to assess risk factors associated with mortality in patients with...

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Main Authors: Tinuola Abiodun Adigun, Olusola K Idowu, Omobolaji O Ayandipo, Oludolapo O Afuwape, Modupe Kuti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
Subjects:
anesthesia
general
mortality
peritonitis
risk factors
Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2020;volume=17;issue=4;spage=108;epage=112;aulast=Adigun

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