Intraperitoneal hydrocortisone in eosinophilic peritonitis.

Role of Intraperitoneal Antibiotic Lavage in Peritonitis

Although mortality and morbidity associated with generalized peritonitis has been brought down markedly, postoperative complications like wound sepsis, intra-abdomlnal collections, paralytic ileus and septicemia do occur in some cases. To minimize such complications different measures have been tried so far, including intraperitoneal lavage with saline solutions and antibiotics. We conducted a ...

leukocytosis after intraperitoneal hydrocortisone instillation

conclusions we conclude that intraperitoneal hydrocortisone instillation caused leukocytosis and is thus suggested not to be used in immune-compromised patients. results the study was completed by 120 patients. patients who received intraperitoneal hydrocortisone and hydrocortisone plus bupivacaine had higher white blood cell (wbc) count (p < 0.0001). the patients were similar with respect to d...

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis associated with recurrent eosinophilic peritonitis.

The Use of Hydrocortisone in Critically Ill Patients with Peritonitis.

reason that there is a dearth in the British literature of reports of their use in peritonitis. The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the benefits and dangers of steroid therapy in peritonitis. A plea is made that hydrocortisone should be given as a short course early in the management of critically ill patients with peritonitis. In this text critically ill is used in the sense "lik...

Intraperitoneal hydrocortisone for pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with shorter hospital stay and less pain in comparison to open surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of intraperitoneal hydrocortisone on pain relief following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS Sixty two patients were enrolled in a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Patients randomly received intraperitoneal i...