Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of the peritoneum (the serous membrane which lines part of the abdominal cavity and some of the viscera it contains). It may be localised or generalised, generally has an acute course, and may depend on either infection (often due to rupture of a hollow viscus) or on a non-infectious process. Peritonitis generally represents a surgical emergency
2007-09-29 06:19:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Did you mean peritonitis?
"Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of the peritoneum (the serous membrane which lines part of the abdominal cavity and some of the viscera it contains). It may be localised or generalised, generally has an acute course, and may depend on either infection (often due to rupture of a hollow viscus) or on a non-infectious process. Peritonitis generally represents a surgical emergency."
2007-09-29 13:22:15
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answered by Skrap 3
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Not peritenitis but peritonitis, which is inflammation of the peritoneum, or the lining to the abdominal cavity. There are many causes including infection during surgery.
Beyond DAve
2007-09-29 13:15:09
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answered by 9thwonder 2
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Peritonitis is a diseased or punctured stomach or abdominal wall and is extremely dangerous. Can be the result of a burst appendix and must be dealt with urgently as there is an extreme risk to life.
2007-09-29 13:17:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Peritonitis is significant swelling and infection of the tissues inside and surrounding the organs of the abdomen. It can be caused by conditions like a ruptured appendix, or perforated bowel. Other main causes include ascites, infection, tuberculosis or cancer.
2007-09-30 05:35:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Infection of the membrane that holds your guts in, and separates everything from your stomach muscle walls.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritonitus
2007-09-29 13:14:32
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answered by ? 7
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Inflammation of the abdominal lining.
2007-09-29 13:25:19
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answered by Anonymous
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It's peritonitis, and it is when your bowel is punctured and your doo doo gets into your bloodstream causing blood poisoning.
2007-09-29 13:16:07
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answered by ezeikiel 5
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Appendicitis gone septic. If not treated, may prove fatal.
2007-09-30 05:24:56
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answered by Janu 4
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Appendicitis gone septic
When it does this it is life threatening
2007-09-29 13:15:29
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answered by Anonymous
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