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Peritonitis

Alternate Names : Inflammation of the Peritoneum

Peritonitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The healthcare provider will take a person's medical history and perform a physical exam. Sometimes further tests are needed to determine the underlying cause. These may include blood tests, x-rays and surgery for an abdominal exploration.


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Peritonitis: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/02/01



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