Resumen
The peritoneum is the mesothelial lining of the peritoneal cavity and its contained viscera; it functions as a bidirectional dialysis membrane and thus plays a major role in defending against inflammatory processes of the abdomen. The peritoneum is the key organ involved in sensation of abdominal pain and is thus integral to diagnosing abdominal pathology.
| Idioma original | English |
|---|---|
| Título de la publicación alojada | Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology, Second Edition |
| Páginas | 217-218 |
| Número de páginas | 2 |
| ISBN (versión digital) | 9780128124604 |
| DOI | |
| Estado | Published - ene 1 2019 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine