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A [[diagnosis]] of peritonitis is based primarily on clinical grounds, that is on the clinical manifestations described above; if they support a strong suspicion of peritonitis, no further investigation should delay [[surgery]]. [[Leukocytosis]] and [[acidosis]] may be present, but they are not specific findings. Plain abdominal X-rays may reveal dilated, oedematous intestines, although it is mainly useful to look for [[pneumoperitoneum]] (free air in the peritoneal cavity), which may also be visible on [[chest X-rays]]. If reasonable doubt still persists, an exploratory peritoneal lavage may be performed (e.g. in cause of [[physical trauma|trauma]], in order to look for [[white blood cells]], [[red blood cells]], or [[bacteria]]). | A [[diagnosis]] of peritonitis is based primarily on clinical grounds, that is on the clinical manifestations described above; if they support a strong suspicion of peritonitis, no further investigation should delay [[surgery]]. [[Leukocytosis]] and [[acidosis]] may be present, but they are not specific findings. Plain abdominal X-rays may reveal dilated, oedematous intestines, although it is mainly useful to look for [[pneumoperitoneum]] (free air in the peritoneal cavity), which may also be visible on [[chest X-rays]]. If reasonable doubt still persists, an exploratory peritoneal lavage may be performed (e.g. in cause of [[physical trauma|trauma]], in order to look for [[white blood cells]], [[red blood cells]], or [[bacteria]]). | ||
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Overview
A diagnosis of peritonitis is based primarily on clinical grounds, that is on the clinical manifestations described above; if they support a strong suspicion of peritonitis, no further investigation should delay surgery. Leukocytosis and acidosis may be present, but they are not specific findings. Plain abdominal X-rays may reveal dilated, oedematous intestines, although it is mainly useful to look for pneumoperitoneum (free air in the peritoneal cavity), which may also be visible on chest X-rays. If reasonable doubt still persists, an exploratory peritoneal lavage may be performed (e.g. in cause of trauma, in order to look for white blood cells, red blood cells, or bacteria).