Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Christopher M. Watson for his work on the previous edition chapter. Abstract The peritoneum is the thin lining separating the intra-abdominal and extra-abdominal spaces. Inflammation of this lining is termed peritonitis .…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Christopher M. Watson for his work on the previous edition chapter. Abstract Intraabdominal abscesses (IAAs) can serve as significant causes of morbidity if not promptly diagnosed and treated. IAAs occur when a…
The inflammatory response occurs following invasion by foreign microbes with direct tissue injury or in response to systemic stress such as hypothermia or hypotension. Multiple cellular pathways function simultaneously in an attempt to limit further injury and spur healing. While…