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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.

[pmid10367626-1] 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.

[pmid9796651-2] Laroche M, Harding G (1998). "Primary and secondary peritonitis: an update". Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 17 (8): 542–50. PMID 9796651.

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