Intra-abdominal infection
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI, also spelled intraabdominal) is a group of infections that occur within the abdominal cavity. They vary from appendicitis to fecal peritonitis.[1] Risk of death despite treatment is often high.[1]
| Intra-abdominal infection | |
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| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
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