Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Efficacy of Mannheim Peritonitis Index in predicting mortality among patients with peritonitis: a cross-sectional study
Dr. Thuraka Sreedhar Rao , Dr. Uday Bhaskar Chandu
JCDR. 2020: 2350-2355
Abstract
Introduction: Peritonitis is a life-threatening condition necessitating immediate medical attention, with early recognition and appropriate management crucial for improving outcomes. The Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI) serves as a widely used scoring system for predicting severity and mortality risk in peritonitis. However, its efficacy in predicting mortality warrants further investigation. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MPI in predicting mortality among peritonitis patients.
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