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Intraabdominal Infections
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Definition
: Infection within the PERITONEAL CAVITY. A frequent cause is an ANASTOMOTIC LEAK following surgery.
Examples
Appendicitis
;
Diverticulitis
;
Peritonitis
;
Typhlitis
Other names
Infections, Intra-
Abdominal; Infection, Intraabdominal; Infection, Intra-
Abdominal; Intra-
Abdominal Infections; Intraabdominal Infection; Intra-
Abdominal Infection; Intra Abdominal Infections; Infections, Intraabdominal