Peritoneal Lavage

Peritoneal lavage is a medical procedure performed by a physician to assess or treat disorders involving the peritoneal cavity. In this procedure, a sterile warm solution is infused into the peritoneal cavity, which is then aspirated for laboratory analysis. Peritoneal lavage is most often performed to diagnose and/or treat peritonitis, which is an inflammation of the peritoneum. It can also be used to diagnose and treat other conditions, including gastrointestinal obstruction, appendicitis, and abdominal abscesses. The procedure is simple, minimally invasive, and highly effective in detecting and/or treating abdominal pathology.