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Peritonitis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

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

Causes and Risks

Types of peritonitis include:

Intraabdominal abscess (abdominal abscess) -- a collection of pus in the abdomen--may cause peritonitis; before peritonitis develops it can still cause symptoms that are similar or identical to peritonitis.

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