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secondary peritonitis |
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secondary peritonitis
Etymology: L, secundus, second; Gk, peri + tenein, to stretch, itis, inflammation inflammation of the peritoneum caused by the spread of infection from neighboring tissue. secondary peritonitis Surgery Peritoneal inflammation due to entry of bacteria or enzymes Etiology GI tract perforation–eg, ruptured appendix with spilling of bacteria; chemical reaction from pancreatic enzymes or bile due to
perforation; overdistension of GI tract with gas and fluid; necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants. See Peritonitis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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