abdominal infection

Gonococcal Peritonitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction Gonococcal peritonitis is a severe, systemic, and life-threatening inflammatory condition that affects the vast membrane lining the entire abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum. This profound medical emergency is triggered by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a highly virulent sexually transmitted bacterium. The infection represents a catastrophic escalation of the disease, occurring when the bacteria escape … Read more

Fecal Peritonitis: Pathophysiology, Surgical Emergency, and Management

1. Introduction Fecal peritonitis is a catastrophic surgical emergency characterized by the profound inflammation and infection of the peritoneal cavity following the spillage of colonic contents. The peritoneal cavity, which houses the major abdominal organs, is a sterile environment. When a perforation occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract, large volumes of feces, aggressive bacteria, and … Read more