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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Peritonitis
		Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.
		A collection of pus in the abdomen, called an intra-abdominal abscess, may cause peritonitis.
		Peritonitis can be life threatening and may cause a number of different complications.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001335.htm (298 words)

	Dr. Koop - Peritonitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Peritonitis is a serious disorder caused by an inflammation of the peritoneum, most often due to a bacterial infection.
		Peritonitis is a medical emergency: the muscles within the walls of the intestine become paralyzed and the forward movement of intestinal contents stops (ileus).
		Peritonitis may also result from chemical inflammation, as in rupture of fallopian tubes or the bladder, perforation of a gastric ulcer, or released pancreatic enzymes.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/473.html (511 words)

	Peritonitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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).
		The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, tenderness, and guarding, which are exacerbated by moving the peritoneum, e.g.
		Obviously, peritonitis may also be caused by the rare, unfortunate case of a sterile foreign body inadvertently left in the abdomen after surgery (e.g.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peritonitis (998 words)

	Peritonitis \| AHealthyMe.com
		Peritonitis is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs.
		Peritonitis may be primary (meaning that it occurs spontaneously, and not as the result of some other medical problem) or secondary (meaning that it results from some other condition).
		Peritonitis from any cause is treated with antibiotics given through a needle in the vein, along with fluids to prevent dehydration.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587284 (915 words)

	Peritonitis
		Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs of the body.
		Primary peritonitis is caused by the spread of an infection from the blood and lymph nodes to the peritoneum.
		Secondary peritonitis is caused by the spillage of bacteria, enzymes, or bile into the peritoneum from a hole or tear in the gastrointestinal or biliary tracts.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/Peritonitiscc.html (1692 words)

	Peritonitis - spontaneous - Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers the abdominal organs.
		Spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of ascites (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity), which is usually related to liver or kidney failure.
		Antibiotics are administered to control infection in cases of spontaneous peritonitis in patients with liver or kidney disease, and dehydration is treated by intravenous therapy.
	www.enh.org /healthandwellness/encyclopedia/ency/article/000648.aspx (390 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 3, Ch. 25, Acute Abdomen And Surgical Gastroenterology
		Acute peritonitis is either primary--a rare disease in which the peritoneum is infected via the bloodstream--or secondary to many causes, the most common of which is perforation of the GI tract.
		The most serious causes of peritonitis are perforation of a viscus into the peritoneal cavity (intra-abdominal esophagus, stomach, duodenum, bowel, appendix, colon, rectum, gallbladder or biliary tree, urinary bladder), trauma, infected intraperitoneal blood, foreign bodies, strangulating intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and vascular catastrophes (mesenteric thrombosis or embolism).
		It is a chemical peritonitis, initially with a high level of amylase in the exudate; later, contamination with organisms from the GI tract may occur.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section3/chapter25/25f.htm (1900 words)

	Peritonitis
		Peritonitis is an infection caused by an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum.
		Most often, peritonitis is caused by the introduction of an infection from a perforation of the bowel such as a ruptured appendix or diverticulum.
		Treatment of peritonitis is generally aimed at treating the underlying condition.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_digest/peritons.cfm (319 words)

	Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Coronavirus Web Site
		Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an unusual, but often fatal, consequence of coronavirus infection of the cat and ferret.
		2006 Pathology and immunohistochemistry of a disease resembling feline infectious peritonitis in ferrets (Mustela Putorius Furo).
		Her PhD was entitled "Studies on the humoral immune response to feline coronavirus." She is Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, U.K and Director of the Feline Institute Pyrenees in France.
	www.dr-addie.com (1541 words)

	What is Peritonitis
		Spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of the collection of fluid in the area that surrounds the liver and kidney.
		Secondary peritonitis is an inflammation of the membrane linning the abdominal cavity that is caused by another condition.
		Dialysis associated peritonitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lining of the abdomenal cavity that occurs in people receiving peritoneal dialysis.
	www.mamashealth.com /stomach/peritonitis.asp (229 words)

	TheBostonChannel.com - Health Encyclopedia - Peritonitis
		Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.
		A collection of pus in the abdomen, called an intra-abdominal abscess, may cause peritonitis.
		Peritonitis can be life threatening and may cause a number of different complications.
	www.thebostonchannel.com /encyclopedia/6861861/detail.html (471 words)

	eMedicine - Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis : Article by Ruben Peralta, MD, FACS
		Peritonitis is often caused by introduction of an infection into the otherwise sterile peritoneal environment through perforation of the bowel, such as a ruptured appendix or colonic diverticulum.
		It is caused by perforation or necrosis (transmural infection) of a hollow visceral organ with bacterial inoculation of the peritoneal cavity.
		Routine intraoperative peritoneal fluid cultures in defined acute disease entities (ie, gastric or duodenal ulcer perforation, appendicitis, diverticulitis or perforation of the colon caused by obstruction or ischemia) are controversial.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2737.htm (11099 words)

	Peritonitis: Emergencies: Merck Manual Home Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Peritonitis is inflammation and usually infection of the abdominal cavity and its lining.
		Peritonitis is usually caused by an infection spreading from an infected organ in the abdominal cavity.
		An infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes—which may be caused by several types of bacteria, including the ones that cause gonorrhea and chlamydial infection—spreads into the abdominal cavity.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec09/ch132/ch132g.html (593 words)

	The Ultimate Peritonitis Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Peritonitis is infection (or inflammation) of the peritoneum, which is a two-layered membrane covering both the surfaces of the organs that lie in the abdominal cavity and the inner surface of the abdominal cavity itself.
		A major cause of bacterial peritonitis is internal perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, contaminating the abdominal cavity with bacteria from gastric contents.
		The possibility of peritonitis is the reason why acute appendicitis warrants fast treatment (generally, appendicectomy), and other possible causes equally require laparotomy for inspection and treatment.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Peritonitis (145 words)

	Acute Peritonitis -- eCureMe.com
		Peritonitis may or may not cause the stomach to be more distended than normal.
		Secondary bacterial peritonitis is usually caused by an infection somewhere in the abdomen.
		The symptoms and doctor's examination may suggest the presence of peritonitis, or peritonitis might be diagnosed during abdominal surgery.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Acute_Peritonitis.asp (1437 words)

	Peritonitis
		Peritonitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum), often as a result of infection.
		Peritonitis is also easily triggered by surgical procedures in the abdominal area.
		Complications from this disorder develop rapidly and include fluid retention in the upper and lower intestines, a halt in the normal movement of food and waste through the digestive tract, and a loss of electrolytes (minerals such as sodium and calcium) from the bloodstream.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc9043.htm (905 words)

	Peritonitis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Inflammation of the peritoneum, a condition marked by exudations in the peritoneum of serum, fibrin, cells, and pus.
		Detailed information about the causes of Peritonitis including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Peritonitis, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Peritonitis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/peritonitis/intro.htm (667 words)

	TheFetus.net - Meconium peritonitis -Val Catanzarite, MD, PhD*, Paul Wozniak, MD, Cynthia S. Maida, RDMS, James T. ...
		Meconium pseudocyst results when the meconium, rather than distributing throughout the peritoneal cavity, persists in a localized collection and is walled off; calcification of the cyst often occurs.
		In the neonate with meconium peritonitis, the perforation may either have sealed off completely in utero, may seal off in the neonatal period, or may require surgical repair.
		Neuhauser EBD: The roentgen diagnosis of fetal meconium peritonitis.
	www.thefetus.net /page.php?id=252 (1806 words)

	PERITONEAL DIALYSISRELATED PERITONITIS TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: 1996 UPDATE
		Diagnosis of Peritonitis in CAPD Patients: In patients with cloudy fluid and/or abdominal pain and/or fever, a sample of the dialysate effluent should be obtained for laboratory evaluation, including a cell count with differential, Gram stain, and culture.
		Although prospective clinical trials of peritoneal dialysisrelated fungal peritonitis comparing amphotericin B to the imidazole/triazole-flucytosine combinations have not been performed, a retrospective analysis of published data suggests this latter combination is as efficacious as amphotericin B, particularly for the nonfilamentous fungi.
		Relapsing peritonitis is defined arbitrarily as another episode of peritonitis caused by the same genus/species that caused the immediately preceding episode, occurring within four weeks of completion of the antibiotic course.
	www.ispd.org /guidelines/articles/newkeane/keanall.html (9027 words)

	Peritonitis Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Peritonitis has even been seen in patients who develop a reaction to the cornstarch which is used to powder gloves worn during surgery.
		Bacteria can also escape into the abdominal cavity due to an injury which causes the intestine to burst, or an injury to an internal organ which bleeds into the abdominal cavity.
		Prognosis for untreated peritonitis is likely to be death.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0010/ai_2601001047 (927 words)

	The Winn Feline Foundation - Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		While the first description of feline infectious peritonitis was reported by Dr. Jean Holzworth in 1963, there are reports of clinical cases that are likely FIP going back to1914.
		The inheritance of susceptibility to feline infectious peritonitis in purebred catteries.
		Feline infectious peritonitis, in Norsworthy GD et al (ed): The Feline Patient: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1998, pp.
	www.winnfelinehealth.org /health/FIP.html (2565 words)

	Peritoneal Dialysis-related Candidal Peritonitis
		In programs that use acute peritoneal dialysis, up to 20% of affected patients were from those patients being dialyzed for acute renal failure [651].
		The diagnosis of PD-related CP is primarily done by analyzing the peritoneal dialysis fluid.
		Finally, as bacterial peritonitis frequently precedes a bout of fungal etiology, experts recommend that when a patient being treated for bacterial peritonitis does not respond within 3-4 days to adequate antibacterial therapy, a fungal etiology should be suspected [114].
	www.doctorfungus.org /mycoses/human/candida/PeritonitisDialysis.htm (1402 words)

	Peritonitis Information on Healthline
		Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.
		Before peritonitis develops, the abscess may still cause symptoms similar or identical to peritonitis.
		Peritonitis can be life-threatening and cause a number of different complications, depending on the type.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/peritonitis (261 words)

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