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Peritonitis – the Western experience

Authors: Mark A Malangoni, Tazo Inui

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

Peritonitis is a common surgical emergency. This manuscript will provide an overview of recent developments in the management of peritonitis in the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the emergence of new treatments and their impact of outcomes.

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Title: Peritonitis – the Western experience
Authors: Mark A Malangoni
Tazo Inui
Publication date: 01-12-2006
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-1-25

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