Laparoscopic management of generalized peritonitis due to perforated colonic diverticula

American Journal of Surgery
G C O'SullivanA Ireland

Abstract

The use of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in conjunction with parenteral fluids and antibiotic therapy in the management of generalized peritonitis secondary to perforated diverticular disease of the colon was assessed. This cohort comprised 8 patients with generalized peritonitis secondary to perforated diverticular disease of the left colon that was diagnosed laparoscopically. All the patients had purulent peritonitis, but no fecal contamination. They were treated with laparoscopic peritoneal lavage and intravenous fluids and antibiotics. All patients made a complete recovery, with resumption of normal diet within 5 to 8 days. No patient has required surgical intervention during a 12- to 48-month follow-up. This approach merits further assessment as an alternative to the traditional open surgical management.

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