Pattern and Predictors of Outcome in Patients with Secondary Generalized Peritonitis in Two Referral Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2024-06-20
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Addis Ababa University
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Background – Peritonitis is defined as irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum covering the abdominal wall. This usually occurs due to microbial contamination of the peritoneum. Etiologically it is further classified as primary, secondary, and potentially tertiary. The diagnosis of generalized peritonitis is mainly clinical. Patients can also present late with signs and symptoms of organ failure. Surgery is the sole and effective measure to manage patients with secondary generalized peritonitis.
Objective: - To study the pattern and predictors of outcome for patients operated for secondary Generalized peritonitis
Method: - A retrospective cross-sectional study will be conducted by reviewing medical record of patient operated at Tikur Anbessa Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Zewditu Memorial Hospital. Data will be collected through structured questionnaire. The variable will be analyzed using SPSS version 26 Result; -
The result of the study will be presented as well as published
Budget; ETB( 29,265 Ethiopian Birr) is required for this research
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Secondary Generalized Peritonitis