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Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis
Definition
This is a condition characterised by acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix that is extending into the free, not contained, inflammation of the peritoneum. There is usually a free perforation and surgical treatment is recommended.
Inclusions
- Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity
- acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation
Also indexed as
Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavityAcute appendicitis with free peritonitisAcute appendicitis with generalised peritonitisacute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforationappendicitis with perforation and free pus in the peritoneal cavityperforated appendix with generalised peritonitis