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, cilt.12, sa.5, ss.432-435, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

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