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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Peritoneal abscess
  1. Point tenderness - abdomen 
    ... the tissue that lines the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) is irritated, inflamed, or infected. This is called peritonitis .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003273.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peritonitis - secondary 
    ... kidney function tests X-rays or CT scan Peritoneal fluid culture Urinalysis ... Complications may include: Abscess Gangrene (dead) bowel requiring surgery Intraperitoneal adhesions (a potential cause of future bowel blockage) Septic shock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000651.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Appendectomy - series (image) 
    ... the abdomen, through the skin, muscle wall, and peritoneum. The appendix is located and then carefully freed ... two weeks. If the appendix has developed an abscess or has ruptured, the recovery may be slower ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100001_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Diverticulitis 
    ... JF. Inflammatory and anatomic diseases of the intestine, peritoneum, mesentery, and omentum. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000257.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gastrointestinal perforation 
    ... K. Surgical peritonitis and other diseases of the peritoneum, mesentery, omentum, and diaphragm. In: Feldman M, Friedman ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000235.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tenesmus 
    ... JF. Inflammatory and anatomic diseases of the intestine, peritoneum, mesentery, and omentum. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003131.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Multiple Myeloma: Patient Handbook (International Myeloma Foundation) - PDF  
    Multiple Myeloma/Start Here ... Multiple Myeloma ... International Myeloma Foundation ... PDF
    https://imf-d8-prod.s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/...tient-handbook.pdf - External Health Links