[Several aspects of the treatment of suppurative-septic complications with regard to the state of the immune system].

A total of 118 patients with grave combined injuries, massive blood loss, and peritonitis of different origin were examined and treated. Monitoring of clinical and immunological parameters showed their correlation with the severity of the clinical status. Assessment of the effects of antibiotics on the opsonophagocytic system of immunity helped select adequate antibacterial therapy and timely correct the treatment, thus notably improving the results.