DC50.2
category
Peritoneal abscess
Definition
Peritoneal abscesses are localized pus collections in the peritoneal cavity, potentially life-threatening if not promptly treated. They stem from various conditions like post-surgical complications and intra-abdominal infections. Diagnosis now relies on advanced imaging alongside clinical evaluation, with ultrasound being a valuable tool.
Also indexed as
Abdominal abscessMesenteric abscessOmental abscessPerforated peritoneal abscessPeritoneal abscessPrevertebral abscessRetrocaecal abscessRetroperitoneal abscessSubdiaphragmatic abscessSubhepatic abscessSubphrenic abscessSuprapelvic abscessabdominal cavity abscessabdominopelvic abscessabscess of omentumabscess of peritoneumdiaphragmatic abscessextraperitoneal abscessintra-abdominal abscessintraperitoneal abscessmale pelvic peritoneal abscessmale peritoneal pelvic abscesspelvic abscess NOSpelvic peritoneal abscessretroperitoneum abscessruptured peritoneal abscess