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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivani Chaparala M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Risk factors of Secondary peritonitis are numerous intraabdominal disorders involving the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tract with spillage of material into the peritoneal space.
Risk Factors
Life Threatening Risk Factors
- Ruptured gastric ulcer, appendicular abscess or diverticular abscess[1]
- Recent surgical procedures
- Recent trauma to the abdomen (e.g. Stab injury or gun shot injury)
Common Risk Factors
Common risk factors for peritonitis include:[2]
- Perforating peptic ulcer disease
- Cholecystitis
- Pancreatitis
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Inflamatory bowel diseases such as chron's disease or ulcerative colitis with toxic megacolon
- Pelvic inflamatory disease
Less Common Risk Factors
References
- ↑ Wacha H, Hau T, Dittmer R, Ohmann C (1999). "Risk factors associated with intraabdominal infections: a prospective multicenter study. Peritonitis Study Group". Langenbecks Arch Surg. 384 (1): 24–32. PMID 10367626.
- ↑ Laroche M, Harding G (1998). "Primary and secondary peritonitis: an update". Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 17 (8): 542–50. PMID 9796651.