Peritonitis risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivani Chaparala M.B.B.S [2]
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Overview
Common risk factors for peritonitis in the development of peritonitis include liver disease, dialysis, and abdominal trauma.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for development of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and subsequent mortality in cirrhotic patients with ascites.[1]==
- Low serum sodium levels
- Child-Pugh stage C
- Elevated ascites PMN counts (≥100 cells/μl)
- MELD≥22
- Elevated CRP levels
Common risk factors for peritonitis are described as follows:[2]
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References
- ↑ Schwabl P, Bucsics T, Soucek K, Mandorfer M, Bota S, Blacky A; et al. (2015). "Risk factors for development of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and subsequent mortality in cirrhotic patients with ascites". Liver Int. 35 (9): 2121–8. doi:10.1111/liv.12795. PMID 25644943.
- ↑ Li PK, Szeto CC, Piraino B, de Arteaga J, Fan S, Figueiredo AE et al. (2016) ISPD Peritonitis Recommendations: 2016 Update on Prevention and Treatment. Perit Dial Int 36 (5):481-508. DOI:10.3747/pdi.2016.00078 PMID: 27282851