Russian scientists have developed an advanced technique for the treatment of purulent peritonitis. About informs TASS.
Peritonitis is a severe stage of inflammation of the peritoneum, which is accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition of a person and poses a threat to his life. With complicated peritonitis, the chance of survival does not exceed 30%, and in any case, patients require emergency medical care and (almost always) surgery. At the same time, doctors have practically exhausted the possibilities of improving the treatment of this disease, and the effectiveness of antibiotics used only in the past 30 years has increased.
“To improve the methodology for the treatment of disseminated peritonitis, scientists at Sechenov University propose to change the technical aspects of surgery to using an active laparostomy (a technique associated with the use of temporary membrane barriers during surgery). ). And the main goal is to organize the production of a mobile device for active drainage and introduce it to clinics in the Russian Federation and partner countries. Currently, surgical intervention for peritonitis is divided into many long stages.
According to doctors, the introduction of this technique will help increase the survival rate by 40%. Especially during disasters and a large number of patients with serious internal organ injuries will be requested on arrival for the treatment of the victim.
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