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Peritonitis

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Peritonitis Treatment

The treatment for peritonitis depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for peritonitis may include:

Intravenous fluids
Antibiotics for peritonitis

Intravenous antibiotics

Narcotic pain medication
Abdominal surgery for peritonitis

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Abdominal pain treatment
Appendicitis treatment
Diverticulitis treatment
Gallbladder disease treatment
Pancreatitis treatment
Pelvic inflammatory disease treatment
Toxic megacolon treatment

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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Peritonitis References:

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Navez B, Tassetti V, Scohy JJ, Mutter D, Guiot P, Evrard S, Marescaux J. Laparoscopic management of acute peritonitis. Br J Surg. 1998 Jan;85(1):32-6.
Troidle L, Gorban-Brennan N, Kliger A, Finkelstein FO. Continuous peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: a review and current concepts. Semin Dial. 2003 Nov-Dec;16(6):428-37.