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Acute Peritonitis

Signs & Symptoms

 Abdominal tenderness
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Local guarding
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Diffuse abdominal tenderness
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Severe abdominal pain
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]

Physical Examination

 Abdominal tenderness
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Fever
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Diffuse abdominal tenderness
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]

Lab / Serology

 Significant leukocytosis
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Severely acidotic
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]

Imagin Study

 Ascites
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Radiography show Free air
Note: surgical emergency
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]
Radiography show evidence of leakage
Note: surgical emergency
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

 Caused by perforation of a hollow viscus
Ref: Harrison [ 2302]

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