Peritonitis indicates inflammation of the peritoneal layer in the abdominal cavity that arises when local mediator cascades are activated by different factors. Depending on the pathogenesis, it can be ...

The organs of the abdominal cavity (stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver, kidney, gallbladder, etc.) are surrounded and supported [held in place] by a 2-layer membrane called the peritoneum. The ...

What is peritonitis: It’s inflammation of the peritoneum, often caused by bacterial infection or fluid leakage from nearby organs, and can lead to life-threatening sepsis. Why act fast: Sudden, ...

Untreated acute bacterial peritonitis could be life threatening resulting in sepsis and end-organ damage; therefore, prompt treatment is recommended. Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes ...

Appendicitis symptoms start with belly pain that moves and intensifies in your lower right side. Without surgery, perforated appendicitis can lead to serious complications like peritonitis or sepsis.

Q: Which doctor is to be consulted for peritonitis? A: Peritonitis rapidly develops into a life-threatening problem and hence depending on its cause many different doctors are involved. Emergency ...

Intra‑abdominal infections include a wide spectrum of conditions, from uncomplicated appendicitis to faecal peritonitis. In complicated intra‑abdominal infections, the infection progresses from a ...

Stomach pain may be caused by a variety of issues, from gas to more serious conditions like appendicitis or Crohn’s disease. Noting the severity and area of the abdomen affected can help with a ...

Ronik Kanani and Aleixo Muise1 describe a case of intra-abdominal peritonitis associated with abdominal pain and hypotension secondary to intra-abdominal tuberculosis (TB). The clinical presentation ...