Table 1.

Predictive factors of failure in source control for secondary peritonitis.

Predictive Factors of Failure in Source Control for Secondary Peritonitis
Delay in the initial intervention (>24 h)
High severity of illness (APACHE II * score ≥ 15; SOFA ** > 2)
Advanced age, Degree of peritoneal involvement (>2 abdominal quadrants), or diffuse peritonitis
Inability to achieve adequate debridement or control by surgical toilette/drainage
Advanced age (>56 y.o.) and gender (males > females)
Poor nutritional status
Low albumin level
Comorbidities and organ dysfunction
Presence of malignancy

* APACHE, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; ** SOFA score, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score.