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Intra-abdominal abscess

Definition:
Intra-abdominal abscesses are infected pockets of fluid (collections of pus) that occur within the abdominal cavity.

Alternative Names:
Abscess - intra-abdominal

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Intra-abdominal abscesses can be caused by a ruptured appendix, ruptured diverticula, intestinal parasitism (entamoeba histolytica), and other conditions.

Risk factors for intra-abdominal abscesses include any history of intra-abdominal infectious processes, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, perforated ulcer disease, or any operation that involves contamination of the abdominal cavity, foreign bodies and necrotic tissue.



Review Date: 11/19/2002
Reviewed By: Ernesto P. Molmenti, M.D., Surgery, and Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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