Mechanically assisted intraoperative peritoneal lavage for generalized peritonitis as a result of perforation of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract

A large volume of saline (greater than or equal to 30 L) was needed for IOPL. The new device for IOPL proved to be very successful and efficient. When IOPL was successful, it seemed that peritoneal drainage did not provide any additional benefits to the treatment of generalized peritonitis.