[Planned relaparotomy in appendicular peritonitis in children].

The results of treatment of 28 patients with diffuse peritonitis are discussed. Besides planned relaparotomy the complex of measures included drainage of the thoracic duct followed by endolymphatic administration of antibiotics, endovascular laser irradiation of the blood, hemosorption, and immunotherapy. The authors emphasize that planned relaparotomy is necessary as a condition for successful treatment of patients with this grave disease.