To the Editor: My practice started in 1909 and has included about 16 cases of abscess of the peritoneum that were opened in the patient's own home. This does not sound like very many and seems small ...

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the thin layer of epithelial cells that line the inside wall of the abdomen. This lining is called the peritoneum. The peritoneum protects and covers ...

Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for kidney failure. It uses the lining of the abdomen, or peritoneum, to filter blood inside the body. A person can perform peritoneal dialysis at home, ...

Q: Which doctor is to be consulted for peritonitis? A: Peritonitis rapidly develops into a life-threatening problem and hence depending on its cause many different doctors are involved. Emergency ...

Doctors stage peritoneal cancer depending on the size and position of the cancer, where it has spread from, and how fast it can spread. There are two stages of primary peritoneal cancer and five ...

For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...