Prognostic significance of comorbidities in patients with diffuse peritonitis

ConclusionWe identified age, effusion type, and the presence of comorbidities as key factors for the prognosis of our patients —the morbidity and mortality rates were substantially increased in patients with two or more comorbidities, as well as by the presence of cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension. A more aggressive approach should be considered to improve the prognosis in these patients.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research