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Peritonitis



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Peritonitis

Definition:

Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.


Alternative Names:
Acute abdomen
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Types of peritonitis include:

Intra-abdominal abscess (abdominal abscess) involves a collection of pus in the abdomen, which may cause peritonitis. Before peritonitis develops, the abscess may still cause symptoms similar or identical to peritonitis.


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