Question 20 · LEK · Peritonitis
Indicate the most common direct cause of acute peritonitis:
- A. strangulation of the small intestine.
- B. intussusception of the small intestine into the large intestine.
- C. perforation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- D. sepsis.
- E. large intestine obstruction. 7 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
Hint
Think about what most often brings bacteria and intestinal contents into direct contact with the peritoneum in surgical practice.
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