Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
EFFECTIVENESS OF MANHEIM PERITONITIS INDEX IN PREDICTING MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY OF PATIENTS WITH HOLLOW VISCUS PERFORATION IN TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Dr.Vedavathi N.K, Dr.Jeevan.Nagaraj, Dr.Bhoomika.B
JCDR. 2024: 120-126
Abstract
The peritoneal cavity is the largest cavity in the body, the surface area of its lining membrane (2 m2 in an adult) being nearly equal to that of the skin.Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum peritoneal cavity caused by localized or generalized infection. Primary peritonitis results from bacterial , fungal or mycobacterium infection without HVP .
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