Sandbox:peritonitis

Definition

Peritonitis defined as the inflammation of the peritoneum from any cause.

Classification

Peritonitis

Primary peritonitis

Secondary peritonitis

Tertiary peritonitis

Spontaneous peritonitis Peritonitis in patients with CAPD Tuberculous peritonitis

Peritonitis without evidence for pathogens, Peritonitis with fungi, Peritonitis with low-grade pathogenic bacteria

Acute perforation peritonitis

Postoperative peritonitis

Post-traumatic peritonitis