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On 11 December, we call on surgeons from across the world to take action and raise awareness to prevent and manage appropriately infections across...
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Mannheim peritonitis index
Criteria
Point Value
Age >50 years
5
Female sex
5
Organ failure
7
Malignancy
4
Origin of sepsis not colonic
4
Diffuse generalized peritonitis
6
Preoperative duration of peritonitis >24 h
4
Intraperitoneal exudates
Clear
0
Cloudy, purulent
6
Fecal
12
Organ failure: Kidney failure: Cratinine level...
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