secondary peritonitis


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.

secondary peritonitis

Peritonitis resulting from extension of infection from adjoining structures, rupture of a viscus, abscess, or trauma.See also: peritonitis