[Metronidazole in the complex treatment of peritonitis of appendicular etiology in children].

Metronidazole was used for treatment of 212 patients with peritonitis of appendicular origin. It resulted in lowered leukocytosis, elimination of the stab neutrophil shift, earlier reduction of the leukocyte intoxication index. The amount of suppurations of postoperative wounds decreased from 17% to 4.3%. The amount of reoperations was 2.4% instead of 5.4%. Metronidazole is recommended for treatment of acute appendicitis complicated by peritonitis.