Peritonism

external

• Synonyms

  • Peritoneal irritation

• Causes

  • Appendicitis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Bowel infarction
  • Ruptured aortic aneurysm
  • Mittelschmerz
  • Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
  • Rupture of abdominal viscus

• Effects

  • Rebound tenderness
  • Guarding

• Parents

  • Abdominal sign