[Peritonitis in acute appendicitis: prognostic aspects, personal results].

One of the most frequent causes for peritonitis is acute appendicitis. Extent and degree of peritonitis determine the further course of the disease. A retrospective analysis of acute appendicitis with concomitant peritonitis relates pre- and intraoperative findings to the postoperative development. Resulting aspects may simplify therapy in special cases and permit a more reliable prognosis.