Peritonitis

This study compared two surgical methods for treating a burst section of the colon caused by diverticulitis, a condition that leads to severe abdominal infection. 102 adults with this infection were randomly assigned to either a traditional two-step surgery (Hartmann procedure) o…

This study looked at 78 patients who had emergency abdominal surgery for serious infections. Doctors compared closing the wound right away versus leaving it open for a few days to drain before closing. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer infections and wound problems.

This study looked at 50 adults who had emergency surgery for a belly infection (peritonitis). It compared a special vacuum dressing (NPWT) with standard wound closure to see which better prevents surgical site infections. The goal was to find a way to help wounds heal faster and …

This study tested whether measuring a substance called BD glucan in the abdominal fluid of ICU patients with peritonitis can diagnose fungal infections faster than standard lab cultures. Fungal peritonitis is deadly, and current tests take at least 48 hours. The study enrolled 12…

This study tested whether regular retraining on infection prevention can lower peritonitis rates in new peritoneal dialysis patients. Over 700 adults from eight European countries were randomly assigned to either standard care or extra testing and retraining on dialysis technique…

This study looked at whether a rapid test called multiplex PCR can identify the germs causing serious abdominal infections faster than the usual lab culture method. Researchers collected fluid samples from 50 patients during surgery and compared the time each method took to find …

This study looked at the records of 2500 adults admitted to the hospital with serious belly problems like blockages or infections. The goal was to compare outcomes for different treatments, including surgery, keyhole surgery, radiology procedures, and comfort care. By grouping pa…

This completed Phase 4 study looked at how the body processes echinocandin antifungal drugs (caspofungin or micafungin) in 24 adults with septic shock caused by peritonitis. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood to understand clearance, distribution, and concentration. Th…

This study observed 200 adults who came to the emergency room with a suspected abdominal infection that needed surgery. Researchers wanted to see how quickly patients received antibiotics and surgery, and how that affected their hospital stay. The goal was to find factors that le…