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

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

doi:10.1007/s004649900697

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

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

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

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 12 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 1998
Doi Number: 10.1007/s004649900697
Title of Journal : SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
Page Numbers: pp.432-435

Abstract

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