CURRENT TACTICS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PERITONITIS IN NEONATES

Abstract

Peritonitis in children is an inflammation of the peritoneum accompanied by intoxication and multi-organ disorders. It develops under the action of pathogenic bacteria in the perforation of hollow digestive organs, haematogenous spread of infection, complications of appendicitis, other acute surgical diseases. Symptoms of peritonitis include excruciating pain and abdominal muscle tension, repeated vomiting, deterioration of general condition (confusion, dehydration, hyperthermia). An ultrasound and X-ray of the abdominal organs, laparoscopy, and laboratory tests are used for diagnosis. Surgical treatment is prescribed, supplemented with antibiotics, infusion therapy.