Immediate Versus Delayed Surgery Following Resuscitation in Perforation Peritonitis: A Meta-Analysis of Studies from India
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: Perforation peritonitis represents one of the most common abdominal emergencies in India, often caused by peptic ulcers, typhoid, tuberculosis, or traumatic events \[1]. Surgical intervention is the cornerstone of management, yet the timing of surgery remains a point of clinical debate. Traditional teaching advocates immediate surgery to control contamination; however, recent literature suggests that brief resuscitation to optimize physiological status may improve outcomes \[2,3]. In India, where patients often present late and in sepsis or shock, the decision between immediate surgery and delayed surgery following initial stabilization can have significant implications on morbidity and mortality \[4]. This meta-analysis synthesizes Indian clinical studies to compare outcomes between immediate and delayed surgery after resuscitation in patients with perforation peritonitis.
Authors: balmiki, pradeep, kumar, Jitendra kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949570639
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