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Question 1

What is peritonism

Answer 1

clinical signs indicating inflammation of peritoneum - surgical red flag

Question 2

Causes of peritonism

Answer 2

Perforated viscus
Appendicitis
diverticulitis with perforation
ectopic pregnancy rupture
bowel ischemia/ infarction
pancreatitis
peritoneal dialysis related infection

Question 3

Signs of peritonism

Answer 3

rebound tenderness
guarding
rigidity
percussion tenderness
absent bowel sounds
pain with coughing/ movement

Question 4

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Answer 4

air under the diaphragm - pneumoperitoneum