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Abdominal organs

Gastroschisis repair - series

Peritoneal sample

Acute abdomen

The cause must be identified and treated promptly. Treatment typically involves surgery and antibiotics.

With treatment, patients usually do well. Without treatment, the outcome is usually poor. However, in some cases, patients do poorly even with prompt and appropriate treatment.

Peritonitis can be life threatening and may cause a number of different complications. Complications depend on the specific type of peritonitis.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of peritonitis.

Review Date: 07/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.