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The pathobiology of peritonitis
J C Hall1, K A Heel, J M Papadimitriou
1University Department of Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
Gastroenterology
|January 15, 1998
Abstract:
The peritoneum is more than a mechanical covering that allows for the easy gliding of opposed peritoneal surfaces. The peritoneal mesothelial cells facilitate the action of powerful innate immune mechanisms. In addition, the peritoneal-associated lymphoid tissues contain unique cells that may play a crucial role in the localization of intraperitoneal infection. A clearer understanding of the molecular and cellular events underlying peritoneal functions in both the unstimulated and stimulated state will aid future treatment of peritonitis.