Effect of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum on bacteremia and severity of peritonitis in an experimental model

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Ipek T., Paksoy M., Colak T., Polat E.

SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, vol.12, no.5, pp.432-435, 1998 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 12 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 1998
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s004649900697
• Journal Name: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.432-435
• Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopy is increasingly used in conditions complicated by peritonitis. A theoretical concern is that carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum may increase bacteremia.