Disorder of peritoneum, NOS: Difference between revisions
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* pneumoperitoneum | * pneumoperitoneum | ||
* Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) | * Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) | ||
* Peritoneal adhesions | |||
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity. It covers most of the intra-abdominal organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. | The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity. It covers most of the intra-abdominal organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. | ||