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Peritonitis: The mannhiem peritonitis index (MPI)

    • To develop a simple index, that is highly specific and sensitive in predicting survival and fatal outcome of peritonitis
    • Maximum score is 47 point. The mortality risk is exceeds 50% once patients exceede29 points. A score of >26 points is graded as severe peritonitis.