PERITONITIS Pathology

ACUTE PERITONITIS

3.1 PATHOLOGY

Contamination of the peritoneum with intestinal content  produces

both chemical and becterial peritonitis.

The  inflammatory response consistes of dilatation of  the  small

vessels   of   the   peritoneum  and   an   increased   capillary

permeability.

-  There  is increased fluid exudation both into  the  peritoneal

   cavity and in the submesothelial space (third space) producing

   oedema and thickening of the peritoneum.

-  The exudate contain phagocytes and fibrin

  

-  This fibrin content tends to cause adhesion between  adjoining

   inflammed peritoneal surfaces.

-  The  peritoneum loses its shine and may even be  roughened  on

   the surface.

-  The sequestration of fluid in the third space causes a  series

   of body changes that can threaten the life of the patient.

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