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Background Peritonitis is most often caused by introduction of an infection into the otherwise sterile peritoneal environment through organ perforation, but it may also result from other irritants, such as foreign bodies, bile from a perforated gall bladder or a lacerated liver, or gastric acid from a perforated ulcer.epending on the underlying pathology, the resultant peritonitis may be infectious or sterile (ie, chemical or mechanical). Intra-abdominal sepsis is an inflammation of the peritoneum caused by pathogenic microorganisms and their products.
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- The Basics of Ascites. Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the membranes lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity). This is typically caused by liver disease. Disorders that may be associated with ascites include: 1  cirrhosis. 2  hepatitis. 3  portal vein thrombosis (clots in the veins of the liver). 4  constrictive pericarditis. 5  congestive heart ....
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Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis Chemical (sterile) peritonitis may be caused by irritants such as bile, blood, barium, or other substances or by transmural inflammation of visceral organs (eg, Crohn disease) without bacterial inoculation of the peritoneal cavity.
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Background Peritonitis is defined as an inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein. The peritoneum, which is an otherwise sterile environment, reacts to various pathologic stimuli with a fairly uniform inflammatory response.
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Definitions &Translations INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source.
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- Common causes of secondary peritonitis include: 1  A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. 2  Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. 3  Pancreatitis. Pelvic inflammatory disease.  Perforations of the stomach, intestine, gallbladder, or 1  appendix. Surgery.
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Peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi.
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Overview Common causes of ruptures that lead to peritonitis include: 1  Medical procedures, such as peritoneal dialysis. 2  A ruptured appendix, stomach ulcer or perforated colon. 3  Pancreatitis. 4  Diverticulitis. 5  Trauma.nfection of the peritoneum can happen for a variety of reasons. In most cases, the cause is a rupture (perforation) within the abdominal wall. Though it’s rare, the condition can develop without an abdominal rupture.
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- The most common type of peritonitis is secondary peritonitis caused by perforation of an organ in the abdomen (for example, abdominal perforation by stabbing, ruptured appendix, and many others); spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) also is relatively common.
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Anatomy and Physiology Tissue Level of Organization - PowerPoint PPT Presentation Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers the organs inside. It is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. There are two major types of peritonitis. Primary peritonitis happens when an infection spreads from the blood and lymph nodes to the peritoneum.
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Antibiotic Therapy for Peritonitis Treatment Overview Peritoneal infections are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Primary peritoneal infections arise from hematogenous dissemination, usually in the setting of an immunocompromised state, while secondary infections are related to a pathologic process in a visceral organ, such as perforation, trauma, or a postoperative problem.
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Peritonitis This is called the peritoneum. Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum. The inflammation is usually the result of a fungal or bacterial infection caused by an abdominal injury, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.
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- Sclerosing encapsulating. peritonitis, a rare chronic form of peritonitis in which abdominal organs become. encased in thick layers of connective tissue, has been described associated with. bacterial infection, fiberglass ingestion, steatitis, after ovariohysterectomy, and.
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Ruptured Intestine Overview A person with a perforated bowel has a hole in the wall of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine. The perforated bowel allows food or stool to leak into the abdomen.The food or stool causes severe inflammation of the inside of the abdomen, called peritonitis. Causes of perforated bowel include abdominal injury, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, colorectal cancer, and diverticulitis.he perforated bowel allows food or stool to leak into the abdomen. The food or stool causes severe inflammation of the inside of the abdomen, called peritonitis. Causes of perforated bowel include abdominal injury, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, colorectal cancer, and diverticulitis.
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Peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi.ommon causes of secondary peritonitis include: 1  A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. 2  Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. 3  Pancreatitis. 4  Pelvic inflammatory disease. 5  Perforations of the stomach, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix.
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Gastrointestinal Perforation A perforation may also occur in the gallbladder. The contents of these organs are then able to spill over into the abdominal cavity. A hole in your gastrointestinal system can lead to peritonitis. Peritonitis is inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. It can occur if bacteria, bile or stomach acid enters the abdominal cavity. GP is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. The condition is life threatening.
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- Common causes of secondary peritonitis include: A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. Pancreatitis. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Perforations of the stomach, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix.
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- Other causes of pericarditis include: 1  Systemic inflammatory disorders. 2  These may include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. 3  Trauma. 4  Injury to your heart or chest may occur as a result of a motor vehicle or other accident. 5  Other health disorders. 6  These may include kidney failure, AIDS, tuberculosis and cancer.
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Cat FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease that occurs worldwide in wild and domestic cats. It is caused by a type of virus called a coronavirus, which tends to attack the cells of the intestinal wall. In 1970, the coronavirus that causes FIP was isolated and characterized.
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Periostitis Causes [edit]. Acute periostitis is due to infection, is characterized by diffuse formation of pus, severe pain, constitutional symptoms, and usually results in necrosis.
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Peritonitis The most common risk factors for primary spontaneous peritonitis include: Liver disease with cirrhosis. Such disease often causes a buildup of abdominal fluid (ascites) that can become infected. Kidney failure getting peritoneal dialysis.t's linked to a higher risk of peritonitis due to accidental contamination of the peritoneum by way of the catheter. Common causes of secondary peritonitis include: 1  A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. 2  Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. 3  Pancreatitis.
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- This is called the peritoneum. Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.Peritonitis is a serious condition that requires immediate medical care.he inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube. Peritonitis is a serious condition that requires immediate medical care.
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- Most often, peritonitis is caused by the introduction of an infection from a perforation of the bowel such as a ruptured appendix or diverticulum.Other sources include perforations of the stomach, intestine, gallbladder, or appendix. Pelvic inflammatory disease in women is also a common cause of peritonitis.ost often, peritonitis is caused by the introduction of an infection from a perforation of the bowel such as a ruptured appendix or diverticulum.
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- Left untreated, peritonitis can extend beyond your peritoneum, where it may cause: 1  A bloodstream infection (bacteremia). 2  An infection throughout your body (sepsis). 3  Risk factors.  Tests and diagnosis.