Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
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- NHS Choices: Peritonitis Provides information on this serious condition and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- Wikipedia: Peritonitis Encyclopedia article on this inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
- Peritonitis Disease Provides information about causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
- eMedicine: Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis Article for medical professionals with an overview, workup, treatment, follow-up and multimedia presentations.
- MedlinePlus: Peritonitis Factsheet with causes, symptoms, exams and tests, treatment and possible complications.