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Peritonitis - spontaneous

Alternative Names: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) Treatment: Treatment depends on the cause of the peritonitis. Surgery may be needed in cases where peritonitis is asociated with a foreign object, such as a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Antibiotics are administered to control infection in cases of spontaneous peritonitis in patients with liver or kidney disease, and dehydration is treated by intravenous therapy. Text Continues Below Hospitalization is common and may be necessary to rule out other causes of peritonitis such as appendicitis and diverticulitis. Expectations (prognosis): The infection can usually be treated, but the extent of recovery is limited by the patient's underlying kidney or liver disease. Complications: Abscess development Intestinal obstruction from scar tissue Hepatorenal syndrome Hepatic encephalopathy sepsis Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of peritonitis; this can quickly become an emergency situation!

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