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Peritonitis

Known as: Unspecified peritonitis, Inflammation of the peritoneum, Peritoneal inflammation 
Inflammation of the peritoneum due to infection by bacteria or fungi. Causes include liver disease, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or… 
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ALBUMIN,AGGREGATEDAbdominal CavityAlbumin Human, USPAlbumins

Narrower (8)

Bacterial peritonitisGonococcal PerihepatitisPneumococcal peritonitisPrimary Peritonitis

Broader (4)

Communicable DiseasesDigestive System DisordersInflammationPeritoneal Diseases

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Epidemiología de la insuficiencia renal crónica en México
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Risks and Outcomes of Peritonitis after Flexible Colonoscopy in CAPD Patients
Objective The ISPD 2005 guidelines for peritonitis recommend antibiotic prophylaxis for patients undergoing colonoscopy with… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Differential Regulation of Chemokine Production in Human Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells: IFN-γ Controls Neutrophil Migration Across the Mesothelium In Vitro and In Vivo1
Leukocyte recruitment into the infected peritoneal cavity consists of an early, predominant polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Elevated levels of macrophage inflammatory protein 2 in severe murine peritonitis increase neutrophil recruitment and mortality
We hypothesized that chemokines may play important roles in a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model of septic peritonitis in CD… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Fibrinolysis in human peritoneum during operation.
Review
1996
Review
1996
Tuberculosis among Filipino patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Catheter infections as a factor in the transfer of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients to hemodialysis.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte transfusion for the treatment of sepsis in the newborn infant.
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Experimental Intra-Abdominal Abscesses in Rats: Development of an Experimental Model
An animal model has been developed to study the evolution of intra-abdominal abscesses. Gelatin capsules containing pooled… 
Highly Cited
1941
Highly Cited
1941
The “anoxemia test” in the diagnosis of coronary insufficiency
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