Most common site of intra peritoneal abscess?
Correct Answer: Pelvic region
Description: Pelvic abscess is the most common intraoeritoneal abscess(50-60%).Causes include- appendicitis,pelvic infections,sequelae of diffuse peritonitis,post operative and other abdominal causes.Organisms include Bacteroides fragilis,E.coli,anaerobic streptococci. Reference :SRB's manual of surgery,5th edition,page no:574.
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