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Peritoneal Cancer
The peritoneum is a two-layered membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and encloses the stomach, intestines, and other abdominal organs. The membrane supports the abdominal organs and protects them from infection. However, occasionally the peritoneum itself may become infected by bacteria or other organisms.
Infection usually spreads from organs within the abdomen. The...
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Peritonitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the... Read more »
Peritonitis: spontaneous
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal... Read more »
Peritonitis: secondary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal... Read more »
Peritoneal fluid analysis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peritoneal fluid analysis is a laboratory test to examine fluid that has collected in the area of the abdomen that contains the gastrointestinal... Read more »
Peritoneal fluid culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peritoneal fluid culture is a laboratory test performed on a sample of peritoneal fluid to detect bacteria or fungi that cause infection... Read more »
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