Peritonitis
Alternate Names : Acute abdomen
Treatment
The cause must be identified and treated promptly. Treatment typically involves surgery and antibiotics.
Prognosis (Expectations)
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.
Complications
Peritonitis can be life threatening and may cause a number of different complications. Complications depend on the specific type of peritonitis.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of peritonitis.
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