To the Editor: My practice started in 1909 and has included about 16 cases of abscess of the peritoneum that were opened in the patient's own home. This does not sound like very many and seems small ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

Q: Which doctor is to be consulted for peritonitis? A: Peritonitis rapidly develops into a life-threatening problem and hence depending on its cause many different doctors are involved. Emergency ...

Doctors stage peritoneal cancer depending on the size and position of the cancer, where it has spread from, and how fast it can spread. There are two stages of primary peritoneal cancer and five ...