Peritoneal Cavity & Abdominal Wall Ch 17

Question 1

• adheres to diseased organs**

- helps prevent further spread by “walling off” infected fluid**

Answer 1

greater omentum

Question 2

causes: obstruction of the portal venous system**, CHF, liver disease, nephrotic syndromes, infections (TB), malignancy, trauma

Answer 2

ascites

Question 3

• excessive accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
• gallbladder wall thickening is common
• pouch of Douglas, lateral paravesical recesses, paracolic gutters, Morrison’s pouch

Answer 3

ascites

Question 4

_________ ascites is associated with matting or clumping of the bowel to posterior abdominal wall**

Answer 4

malignant/inflammatory