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Intra-abdominal abscess    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Abscess - intra-abdominal

Definition:

Intra-abdominal abscesses are abscesses (collections of pus) that occur within the abdominal cavity. They may result from conditions such as ruptured appendix, ruptured diverticula, intestinal parasitism (entamoeba histolytica), and other conditions.

Causes and Risks

Risk factors for intra-abdominal abscesses include any history of intra-abdominal infectious processes, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, perforated ulcer disease, or any operation that involves contamination of the abdominal cavity.

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