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  • Title: [Mannheim index in acute perforated abdomen in patients 65 years].
    Author: Lada PE, Mariot A, Sanchez Tasonne C, Mansilla D, Casares G, Caballero F, Saliba J.
    Journal: Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba; 2016; 73(4):240-245. PubMed ID: 28152366.
    Abstract:
    We present a prospective and protocolizeted study of 98 patients over 65 years, underwent emergency surgery for perforated acute abdomen in the Hospital Nacional de Clínicas during the period from April/2007 to April/2013. The purpose was to determine the morbidity and mortality of this entity in the elderly. Mainly affected were women between 65 and 75 years. The leading cause of intervention was the colonic involvement, in its entirety. Septic complications and renal failure are the disorders that prevailed. Practical application of Mannheim peritonitis index. The perforated acute abdomen is a picture with a high rate of mortality in the elderly.
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