Primary Peritonitis in Previously Healthy Children

Freij, Bishara J.; Votteler, Theodore P.; McCracken, George H.

doi:10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140490058014

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“…In primary PP, no other site of infection is evident: this entity is mainly seen in patients with liver cirrhosis [1]. In secondary PP, the gastrointestinal tract [2,3] or the genital tract [4] is the site of entry. The disease is well known as a complication in children with nephrotic syndrome [5].…”

Section: Clinical Characteristics Of 18 Cases Of Pneumococcal Peritonmentioning

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A five-year survey of pneumococcal peritonitis in two Danish counties—incidence, diagnosis and clinical entities

Nielsen

Ejlertsen

El-Batran

et al. 2003

Clinical Microbiology and Infection

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Eighteen patients with pneumococcal peritonitis were hospitalized in a five-year survey period from a Danish catchment population of 730 000 (0.5/100 000/year). They were naturally divided into three groups: (1) six children with appendicitis; (2) eight women of childbearing age with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID); and (3) four elderly patients with ulcerating gastric diseases. Complications were observed in six patients. All infections were community-acquired, but the pneumococcal etiology was not suspected before the organism was isolated in the laboratory. A classification of peritonitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is discussed.

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Section: Clinical Characteristics Of 18 Cases Of Pneumococcal Peritonmentioning

confidence: 99%

A five-year survey of pneumococcal peritonitis in two Danish counties—incidence, diagnosis and clinical entities

Nielsen

Ejlertsen

El-Batran

et al. 2003

Clinical Microbiology and Infection

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“…Another study showed that 90% of primary peritonitis in healthy children affects girls, and ascending infection from the vagina was one of the suspected causes [22]. In our patient, this hypothesis was demonstrated because (1) no intraabdominal origin of the peritonitis was found during laparoscopic exploration; (2) the isolated bacteria was an E coli, a common germ for urine infection but less common finding in primary peritonitis, where Gram-positive bacteria are more frequent [22,23]; (3) the bacteria isolated in the infected urocolpos and in the peritoneal fluid had the same antibiotic resistance profile.…”

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confidence: 49%

Infected urocolpos and generalized peritonitis secondary to labia minora adhesions

Centeno-Wolf

Chardot

Coultre

et al. 2008

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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“…Children with underlying medical disorders, such as nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis and immunodeficiency are particularly susceptible. 4–6 …”

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Primary peritonitis in children

Zhou

Wei²

2000

Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong

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Although primary peritonitis is relatively uncommon, failure of clinical recognition may result in unnecessary surgery and increased morbidity. While primary peritonitis can occur in healthy subjects, it tends to affect females and individuals with certain underlying conditions. Parencentesis and culture remain the key to diagnosis and to deciding modality of treatment. With the advent of antibiotics, surgical management is now reserved for complications or for patients with persistent signs.

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Primary Peritonitis in Previously Healthy Children

Cited by 22 publications

References 33 publications

A five-year survey of pneumococcal peritonitis in two Danish counties—incidence, diagnosis and clinical entities

A five-year survey of pneumococcal peritonitis in two Danish counties—incidence, diagnosis and clinical entities

Infected urocolpos and generalized peritonitis secondary to labia minora adhesions

Primary peritonitis in children

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