Topical negative pressure in managing severe peritonitis: A positive contribution?

Table 1 Details of the patients included in this study (mean ± SE)

Male/female	11/09
Age (yr)	59.3 ± 3.95
APACHE II scoring	16.7 ± 1.9
4-9	3 patients
10-25	14 patients
26-35	3 patients
Hospital mortality probability (%)	37.2 ± 5.25
Peritonitis: type
Faecal peritonitis	9 patients
Perforated stomach/duodenum	4 patients
Small bowel perforation	4 patients
Pelvic sepsis	3 patients
Underlying problem
Perforated viscus	9 patients
Anastomotic leak	5 patients
Iatrogenic bowel injury	3 patients
Pelvic sepsis	3 patients
No. of changes of dressings in theatre	2.35 ± 1.81
Delayed primary closure	15/20
Complications
Fistulae	2/20
Residual collection	1/20
Mortality	0/20